Job Description
Job Description
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION :
Established in 1970, Boley Centers, Inc., is a private, non-profit organization serving individuals with mental disabilities, individuals and families who are homeless, Veterans and youth in Pinellas County.
Boley Centers, Inc., a nationally recognized and accredited behavioral health care agency, has an opening for a full-time Veteran Recovery Specialist.
BENEFITS :
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Time Off
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision
JOB DESCRIPTION :
To provide veterans entering this program with the support and skills needed to challenge the obstacles in their lives. To relate with the veterans on a personal level so that they are empowered to pursue their recovery through shared experiences and strategies for success.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Assists the recovery team with assessing strengths and needs of veterans in the program by directly observing / teaching skills.
- Assist with recovery plans that seek to restore a veteran’s functioning in key roles in life such as work, family and community.
- Builds working relationship and maintains regular contact
- Communicates the veteran’s needs to the team. Reports, as appropriate, all unusual events, activities and incidents to supervisor or appropriate team member.
- Assists veteran to access resources in the community such as recreational activities, work, medical, dental, etc.
- Mentors veterans in role recovery activities such as symptom management, relapse prevention, stress reduction and work readiness.
- Directly transports and teaches public transportation to veterans to support independence.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor's degree minimum required.
Minimum of one year of responsible work experience, preferably involving interactions with veterans / military.
Knowledge of recovery model, counseling techniques, verbal crisis intervention and mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Good skills and demonstrated abilities in communication - verbal and / or written, interpersonal relations, teaching / instructing, counseling, coaching, training, basic math and language, record keeping, evaluating, organizing work, planning, crisis intervention, and such others that are usually and customarily considered necessary for satisfactory completion of essential duties.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
Valid Florida Driver's License with the ability to be motor-insured.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply.
Boley Centers is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.
EOE / ADA / VETERANS / DFWP