Recovery Specialist I for Sobering Center in San Jose

Recovery Specialist

Signing Bonus $1500 Sign-On Bonus for Bilingual Applicants : $1,500 (Distributed in 3 parts : $500 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, and $500 after 12 months of employment) Location : San Jose, CA | MSRS

Thursday - Monday 2 : 45pm-11 : 15pm Employment Type : Full-time

Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) is a nonprofit established in 1974 with the goal of reducing substance use related challenges for people from all walks of life, including those from some of the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities. We practice our values of Integrity, Respect, Diversity, and Quality to provide residential treatment, withdrawal management, and sobering programs to support the well-being of women, men, youth, LGBTQ, and BIPOC clients to live healthy, fulfilling and constructive lives. HSI is an inclusive workplace and a learning community where our collective experiences enrich each other's growth.

How can you make a difference in people's lives? We are seeking a bilingual Recovery Specialist who is fluent in one or more of BHSD's seven threshold languages : Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Mandarin, Cantonese, Farsi, and Russian. The ideal candidate will have a passion for serving diverse communities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deliver culturally competent services.

In this role, you'll make a difference in the lives of people with substance use challenges, and often with co-occurring conditions. You'll use and grow your skills in compassionate care, crisis intervention and de-escalation, in a supportive and inclusive work environment. You'll have the opportunity to help people who are just discovering possibilities in their journey, going from a place of hopelessness to a place where they are valued and have the potential for a better life.

The main responsibilities of a Recovery Specialist are to be warm and welcoming, complete phone screenings, intakes, referrals, and discharges, collaborate and communicate with providers, documentation of participants needs, access county databases to determine eligibility of county services, provide participants with snacks, hygiene kits and clothes as needed, and assist in the daily responsibilities in keeping a clean and healthy environment.

Accountabilities :

• Monitor and observe Recovery Station participant behavior and activity to ensure participants are safe, accounted for and stable.
• Must work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team at the Recovery Station
• Create and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for all participants and visitors.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and organization daily.
• Provide help with transportation and emergency response.

What will make you successful in this role?

What else is required?

Compensation and Benefits We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time and part time employees over 20 hours per week.

And of course, the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a team of mindful, caring and passionate people at work every day!

Salary : $23-24 per hour Depending on Experience

Horizon Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.