Recovery Support Specialist II | Hermanas Del Rio

Why Work for Gandara

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration!

The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement

Salary

• Hourly Rate: $22.50

Additional Benefits

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Culturally Diverse population
• Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Clinical Licensing Support

Job Title

Recovery Support Specialist I | TSS Westfield, Ma

Work Location

TSS Westfield, Ma

Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

EEO M/F/D/V

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain direct supportive contact with residents to continually assess their individual needs
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in human service field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with psychiatric clients preferred.
• Must have availability of an automobile to transport clients or perform other supportive services as necessary.