Recovery Support Specialist

Cowlitz Family Health Center • Castle Rock, WA

1d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Support Specialist, as part of the substance use disorder treatment team, is responsible for developing respectful, professional relationships with clients that assist them in being successful in their journey to recovery in the residential setting. Recovery Support Specialists provide for the safety of clients, oversee medication calls, and other activities in the residential setting, coordinate client medical and other appointments, and provide transportation for clients (if needed).

Requirements

• High school graduate/GED or equivalent.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Must obtain WA Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1-2 years of previous/related experience.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work with a low-income, multi-ethnic patient population and a demonstrated ability to relate respectfully and effectively to people of diverse racial, educational and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Must be a confident, self-directed individual who can work within a team as well as independently.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation and record keeping skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop respectful, professional relationships with clients.
• Assist clients in their journey to recovery in the residential setting.
• Provide for the safety of clients.
• Oversee medication calls and other activities in the residential setting.
• Coordinate client medical and other appointments.
• Provide transportation for clients (if needed).

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans – 100% for employee, up to 50 % for spouse/dependent(s) depending on plan
• Vacation: 160 hours per year to start, accrued bi-weekly
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Matching 403b Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance- $50,000 employer paid
• Long Term Disability and AD&D employer paid
• Employee Assistance Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED