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Recovery Support Specialists

Phoenix House Foundation

Description

Phoenix House is seeking several Recovery Support Specialists who advocate recovery by serving as a personal guide/mentor for people seeking or in recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction. S/he offers help removing barriers and obstacles to recovery.


The incumbent will perform oversight of premises and resident activity during overnight shifts, day shifts and evening shifts. S/he will record all pertinent activities or incidents in activity reports. The Monitor will also provide supervision and handle incidents as required. S/he will also perform random drug urinalysis testing of residents.


We at Phoenix House appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization.

Phoenix House is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:
• High School Diploma/GED required
• CASAC preferred

EXPERIENCE:
• Substance Abuse and/or mental health experience required

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Experience with case management and knowledge of and/or experience with substance abuse, mental health, health, vocational/educational/training, and housing systems
• Ability to listen, communicate and develop rapport with members of the recovery community and active drug users
• Ability to comply with internal, local, state and federal requirements and regulations
• Computer literacy required with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint helpful
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to utilize data and create correspondence and reports
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective relationships with community partners, referral agencies and support systems

Contact

TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to: [email protected] with “SO - RSS” in the Subject Line.

Posted on 11/03/14; CVMHA ID #8304