Recovery Support Worker- 2nd Shift - Fulll-Time - Cynthia Day Family Center

Harbor Care•Nashua, NH

58d

About The Position

Harbor Care is seeking a Recovery Support Worker to provide guidance, assistance and supportive services to individuals and families who are experiencing co-occurring (mental health and substance use disorders) issues. The successful candidate will be familiar with recovery-oriented systems of care. About Harbor Care: Harbor Care is an innovative health and human services non-profit organization that provides housing, healthcare, behavioral health, addiction treatment, and more in collaboration with many community partners. Our programs focus on Military Veteran and homeless populations. Harbor Care integrates stable housing with vital supports such as medical, dental, behavioral health, substance use treatment, employment services, and other wraparound supports proven to end homelessness, help change and save lives. Our Mission: Our mission is to provide vital services, including housing and healthcare to all in our communities needing assistance. Our Vision: Our vision is one where everyone gets to live safe, stable, and healthy lives, filled with purpose, respect, and dignity. Harbor Care's Commitment: Model and enforce the "Red Carpet Treatment" among staff and clients comprised of the following: Earn our clients' trust. Build long-term relationships. Give Clients the best possible experience to make them feel like they're coming to a place they belong. Provide the best quality of service. Treat every Client with dignity and respect with each encounter. You will prioritize communication from any Harbor Care employee seeking help for a client. Harbor Care is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Recovery Support Worker Certification (eligible or in process within one-year of employment)
Required Minimum of 1-year experience in a related field such as Mental Health or substance use disorders
Ability to pass Medicine Administration Training
Computer skills, including proficient typing skills
Valid Driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Two-years or more of college-level coursework or post-secondary school certifications in applicable field
Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW)
Experience working in a residential substance-use treatment facility
Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR); AthenaPractice preferred
Candidate should possess sound judgment and excellent boundary skills.
Knowledge of major mental illnesses and appropriate treatment interventions
Knowledge, understanding and application of appropriate treatment interventions and ethical standards
Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Knowledge of 12-core functions
Exhibits strong leadership skills
Takes direction well and has good follow through
Exhibits initiative
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Exhibits decision making and crisis management skills
Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer skills
Experience with culturally and clinically diverse populations
Experience and supportive of evidence-based treatment modalities, including Recovery Oriented Systems of Care, Medication Assisted Treatment and community recovery support programs
Physical requirements include ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction; pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
Ability to interface well with others
Ability to perform repetitive or routine duties working from detailed instructions and under standard procedures. Requires making decisions.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
Ability to assist consumers in accessing community services (transporting to other agencies, etc.)

Responsibilities

Provide direct client services, including facilitation of recovery support groups, engaging with clients to develop trusting relationships to enhance successful substance abuse outcomes, supervising self-administration of medications, completing random urinalysis or oral swabs, transportation to appointments or community events, completing room searches and searching residents upon return to the site
Ensure safety and well-fare of all residents and clients
Follow appropriate procedures for emergency response
Notify on-call manager immediately of any urgent/emergent issues or incidents
Treats all residents and colleagues in a positive and professional manner
Primary functions include activities in which incumbent must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to clients, and coworkers
Assist with in-office paperwork, data entry and/or copying
Assist with consumer file maintenance
Assist with compiling data for and/or assist with writing grants for the program Inventory
Attend staff meetings and/or trainings as required
Complete assigned tasks accurately and timely, including all required documentation
Assists each client receiving drug and alcohol treatment in becoming involved with self-help support groups and maintaining social support networks
Adhere to all Federal, State, Harbor Care, and Program laws, regulations, guidelines, rules, policies, and procedures
Maintain a safe and professional environment for residents and staff
Attends all team meetings in order to facilitate an integrated, multidisciplinary team approach
Complete any other special projects assigned by Program Manager (or designee)
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical and Dental with a generous Employer Paid Portion
Voluntary Benefits such as Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with a competitive company paid match, and more
considerate time off policy and holiday schedule
Employee Assistance Program

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