Residential Recovery Specialist

Horizon House Careers•Wilmington, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon House is seeking a Residential Recovery Specialist to join its Residential Service Group Home team at the Wilson Road location in Wilmington, Delaware. The role provides coordination, guidance, counseling, and encouragement to participants transitioning from residential services to a more independent environment. The specialist implements and documents participant progress in accordance with individualized rehabilitation plans and helps maintain a safe, healthy, and secure environment that promotes growth and development. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with 8-hour shifts. New hires must attend orientation during their first five workdays, Monday through Friday, at the Philadelphia location; mileage reimbursement is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, psychology, social work, nursing, vocational or psychiatric rehabilitation, education, or another mental health field.
Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse systems and supports.
Ability to work independently.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Direct experience in mental health services, with an emphasis on direct care in a community-based setting.
Ability to lift, carry, fold, bend, kneel, stack, and stoop, including during direct intervention with participants.
Frequent talking and listening; ability to climb and descend stairs; manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
Ability to provide crisis intervention in emergency situations.
May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Complete initial and annual participant assessments and develop recovery plans from a person-centered perspective.
Assist with presenting information at case conferences for assigned participants.
Maintain case records for assigned participants.
Liaise and consult with community agencies and families to coordinate the recovery process.
Assess participants’ mental illness symptoms and responses to recovery, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
Participate in staff planning, training, and internal and external administrative meetings.
Implement and document participant progress in accordance with individualized rehabilitation plans.
Promote a safe, healthy, and secure environment that supports participant growth and development.
Provide coordination, guidance, counseling, and encouragement as participants transition toward greater independence.