Recovery Support Specialist I | TSS Westfield
About The Position
The Gándara Center provides residential, mental health, substance abuse, and preventive services for children, adults, and families across the Pioneer Valley and eastern parts of Massachusetts. We believe in our communities and value cultural diversity and strive to provide culturally competent, innovative services to a diverse community. Our mission is to promote the well-being of Hispanics, African-Americans, and other culturally diverse populations, through innovative, culturally competent behavioral health, prevention, and educational services – Changing Lives one family at a time. Job Summary: We are looking for a Recovery Specialist to work within our Substance Use Disorder residential program team model to actively promote the philosophy of Gandara Center and maintain a high level of commitment to the program. To assist clients to remain actively involved in the milieu and attend to their needs, especially during stressful and crisis situations. They will provide advocacy and safety with the milieu and when supervising clients off-site and notify supervisors immediately in the event of a client or milieu crisis, suspected illegal activity, or any behavior constituting an incident in the past.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Must have availability of an automobile to transport clients or perform other supportive services as necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in human service field preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with psychiatric clients preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain direct supportive contact with residents to continually asses their individual needs
- To transport clients to appointments as needed
- Acquire and maintain necessary certifications mandated by the Agency and licensing standards
- Facilitate treatment groups
- Develop strong, supportive relationships with clients, providing for their safety and care
- Collaborate with other departments in settings where care must be coordinated between medical, MAT, and psychiatric and behavioral needs
Benefits
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
- Paid vacations
- Paid holidays
- 8 discretionary days
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Culturally Diverse population
- Clinical Licensing Support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
