Recovery Specialist

Apply your experience working with individuals on the road to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction at BHN! Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Recovery Specialist in the Unity Place program at Behavioral Health Network! Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Unity Place program with the following: Supporting the growth, independence, and safety of individuals served. Providing guidance and direct counseling, as needed. Acting as a role model to others. Providing crisis intervention and emergency services, as needed. Conveying individual and program information to other staff using a staff log. Completing program specific forms, documentation, and progress and group notes in a timely and thorough manner. Completing individually assigned responsibilities, such as room checks, house laundry, etc. Using your own vehicle for transportation of individuals, as needed. Who are we? Behavioral Health Network’s Unity Place, a 40-bed program in Greenfield, MA, provides residential rehabilitation services to individuals who are struggling with addiction and mental illness. At Unity Place, staff empower those we serve to be in the “driver’s seat” of their lives, and to clearly define their needs, wants, hopes, and dreams. The pursuit of our individuals’ development of autonomy, self-esteem, and involvement in their own care is highly supported and encouraged. Reasons to work with BHN: Work with an agency that 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 an excellent benefits package & time off benefits available. What are we looking for in a Recovery Specialist? Commitment to client empowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration (required). One year of experience working with substance abuse population (required). High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (required). Valid Driver’s License (required). Vehicle for use during all working hours should be registered and inspected in accordance with 540 CMR 4.00 (required). How do I apply to be a Recovery Specialist? If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply! BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Remaining Details Available Schedules: Pay Rate: $21.00/hr Travel Required Yes Qualifications Commitment to client empowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration. One year of experience working with substance abuse population. High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Valid Driver’s License. Registered and inspected vehicle required by 540 CMR 4.00. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr