The Divided Sky Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit, is currently taking applications for these available positions. We are an abstinence-based 12 Step residential recovery program located in Ludlow, Vermont, whose mission is to provide supportive and compassionate programming to individuals and their families affected by addiction. The facility is tentatively scheduled to open late fall 2023.

General Description

The Addiction Recovery Assistant serves as a personal guide and liaison for individuals in recovery from addictions at the Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program The Addiction Recovery Assistant supports guests by assisting them with identifying goals and developing, maintaining, and monitoring individual plans. The duties include providing outreach, support, recovery check-ups in the retreat and in the community, and functioning as part of the team. They should set an example of a strong recovery with authenticity and stable boundaries. Addiction Recovery Assistants provide structure, support, and supervision when needed.

Accountabilities

§ Provide a complete and comprehensive orientation for new guests to rules, handbook, expectations, recovery plan, and areas needed for assistance within the first 48 hours.

§ Co-facilitate educational groups to help guests obtain skills needed to reenter the community and to improve psychoeducation related to guests’ needs.

§ Process guests following intake protocols. Complete all intake forms on admission of all guests, including orientation form, as requested.

§ Administer Urine Analysis (UA); perform proper storage of the sample; accurately complete information in the system; ensure proper transferring of UA sample to the appropriate testing authority.

§ Conduct periodic guest room checks with the development of a corrective action plan if needed.

§ Oversee guests' recreational activities, and transport clients to A.A. meetings, medical appointments, and other functions as requested by supervisor.

§ Organize and facilitate specific recreation, physical fitness, and appropriate leisure activities for both inside and outside of the facility.

§ Maintain detailed notes of all incidents occurring during the shift and complete the appropriate reports promptly

§ Supervise guests during off-property events, activities, or volunteer work.

§ Provide oversight to guests during housekeeping, meal service, and daily activities.

§ Provide mentoring to guests with appropriate program-centric guidance for solutions.

§ Identify verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behavior and apply de-escalation techniques.

§ Assist guests in crisis situations involving social, emotional, health, and other problems.

§ Other duties as assigned.

§ Confidentiality: Must adhere to and respect all DSRRP policies regarding the anonymity and privacy of all guests. This includes written and verbal communication regarding past, present, or future guests’ identity, address, and presenting problems.

§ Core Values - Promote and adhere to the workplace values of kindness, teamwork, empathy, integrity, excellence and mission

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Ability to work as a member of a team as well as independently.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules or policy & procedure manuals.

• Demonstrate proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability to be flexible in relation to department needs.

Education, Experience, Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred.

• Vermont Recovery Coach Certification (CRC), CCAR RCA (Recovery Coach Academy), or equivalent.

• Experience and training working in the 12-Step Field and/or Dual Diagnosis treatment strongly preferred.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Must have or, within 30 days from hire, be able to obtain current First Aid and CPR card.
  

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

§ Work Setting: Indoors and outside work will be required during all seasons.§ Body Positioning: Spend time sitting and standing, making repetitive motions, spend time using hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Frequently lift or move up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.§ Communication: Contact with others, electronic mail, in-person discussions, public speaking, telephone, and video.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.