Recovery Specialist – RECOV006682

Recovery Specialist – RECOV006682

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our vast array of services – educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health – are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve – those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions. Job Description: In this role, the Recovery Specialist will help each consumer reach a maximum level of self-sufficiency through individualized interventions as well as the support of an overall therapeutic milieu. Interventions are based on service plans developed collaboratively with individual consumers.Schedule: Part Time (Multiple Shifts)Location: Aston, PAProgram: Aston House – Residential Recovery Program

Pay Rate: $18/hourJob Functions:
  Provide services as defined by program description, and best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standards and Recovery model principles
  Assist the program coordinator as well as assisting/education in areas of medications, budgeting, self-care, and supportive counseling to the program residents
  Provide services as dictated by client and program needs
  Strong communications skills
  Ability to handle a caseload of 4-5 clients
  Ability to perform direct care tasks including light housekeeping, cooking, etc. as needed
  Ability to be a strong advocate for the residents at all times
  Ability to maintain required documentation to comply with the 2600 regulations
  Ability to be a team player
  Ability to provide a wide range of recovery-orientated services to residents
  Ability to work independently as needed
  Ability to do van runs daily and accompany residents on medical appointments
  Ability to administer medication to clients according to DPW medication administration standards
  Ability to be flexible with schedule changes/shift changes as needed
  Intervene appropriately in crises
  Support consumers in maintaining healthy relationships and resolving conflicts
  Must be compassionate, flexible, and knowledgeable of supportive counseling
  Must be willing to assist and skill building including occasional hands-on.
  Maintain accurate records of billable services provided by submitting records promptly as dictated by the program
  Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor

Minimum Requirements:Education/Experience: Associates Degree with 1 year of experience in a human service-related field OR equivalent in training/experienceClearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance (if working in an adolescent residential program); Criminal clearance, and Fingerprint federal criminal history; Valid Drivers license and verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion listNote: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and ExperienceWhats in it for you? Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

  Competitive Pay
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  Tuition Reimbursement options
  Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
  Life Insurance
  Disability Insurance
  Paid Time Off
  403(b) with Employer Match
  Employee Recognition Programs
  Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
  Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
  And More!

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity