Recovery Specialist - My Sister's House
Job description
Engage and support adults in recovery to take charge and grow with Behavioral Health Network!
Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Recovery Specialist in the My Sister’s House program at Behavioral Health Network!
**NOTICE**
In accordance with the BHN Mandatory COVID vaccine policy - all staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated no later than day one of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be offered and must be approved prior to starting work.
The same guidelines noted above apply during flu season (defined as December 1st – through end of flu season as announced by the CDC) for BHN’s Mandatory Influenza Vaccine policy.
Additionally, BHN is a Tobacco Free workplace. All Staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors agree not to smell of or use Tobacco or ENDS products while on paid work time or within sight of any BHN facility.
Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the My Sister’s House program with the following:
- Overseeing the activities of individuals served.
- Completing tasks necessary to the upkeep of the program, such as food shopping and transporting individuals when needed.
- Completing timely and accurate documentation.
- Providing crisis intervention and emergency services, as needed.
- Working collaboratively with the Program Director and Clinical Manager to ensure the quality of services.
- Participating in staff meetings and trainings.
- Adhering to the requirements of licensing and funding sources.
Who are we?
The goal of the My Sister’s House program at BHN is to serve women ages 18 and up, including pregnant and post-partum women and their infants, who are working to recover from addiction and improve their lives. BHN employees at the 24-hour long-term program serve the women by providing a range of services including counseling, educational services, living skills training, parenting groups, and more.
Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.
Reasons to work with BHN:
- Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
- You will be able to change a person’s life
- You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health
- You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
- You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
- You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available
What are we looking for in a Recovery Specialist?
- One year of experience in substance abuse treatment environment (required).
- Knowledge of DPH Bureau of Substance Abuse Regulations.
- Commitment to client empowerment, human rights, and community integration.
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
- Valid driver’s license (required).
- In successful recovery for two or more years (required, if applicable).
How do I apply to be a Recovery Specialist?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!
BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
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