Recovery Engagement Specialist I

To provide social support and non-medical detoxification services in a social setting detoxification unit to homeless individuals with alcohol and other drug problems. Provides services in other programs as directed by the Women's Detox Coordinator. While on shift, this position helps to ensure the safety of our participants, and is responsible for documentation, and crisis management.

Position : Recovery Engagement Specialist I – PTE (Women's Campus)

Job Family : Direct Recovery Services

Position Type : Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay Band : Hourly 1

Reports To : Director of Detox Services, Detox Coordinator or Director of Emergency Shelter Operations

COMPETENCIES

• Customer service. Must demonstrates capacity to be non-judgmental, attentively listen, and offer support;
• Decision Making. Must demonstrate sound judgment and ability to utilize available resources (other staff on duty, On Call, etc.);
• Attention to detail. This position is responsible for documentation which must be thorough and accurate;
• Exercises appropriate self-care and boundaries. Individuals who are suitable for this position must be able to handle a constant high stress environment and be able to effectively respond to crises. Must be able to maintain emotional stability and health;
• Ability to work as part of a team. Individual must possess effective communication and collaboration skills. Exchange of information is a crucial component of safe and efficient operation;
• Staff in this role must be open-minded and able to respond to the changing needs of guests / participants and the organization;

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

REQUIREMENTS

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as rescue equipment, computers, vital equipment, surveillance monitors, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move more than 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employees are required to be CPR certified and physically able to perform CPR in medical emergencies. Employees must be able to physically respond to emergencies and perform overdose reversals when needed.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret common documents; be able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from participants or members of the community; and the ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups.

TRAVEL

Light travel off campus for trainings and or Men's or Women's Campus for meetings.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please visit healing-transitions.org . If, upon review, you are passionate about Healing Transitions' mission and nonprofit work, please continue with the application process below. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Step 1 : Complete each of the fields in the application form below.

Step 2 : Upload your resume (cover letter and references are welcomed but optional)

Step 3 : Submit your preliminary application by clicking on the button below the application form

Step 4 : If you are selected to move on to the next phase of our hiring process, our Human Resources Director will email you with next steps and a comprehensive application for completion.

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