Peer Specialist Fulltime /PRN/Parttime

Job Description

Job Description

Helping Others Manage Emotions Therapeutic Services, LLC is seeking a Residential House Aide (FULLTIME )(PRN) who is passionate about helping individuals with substance use disorders and mental illness. The ideal candidate will help these individuals develop key life skills and become one with the community while maintaining sobriety in a peer-run supportive living home.

*Please note PRN is As needed/Float. Candidates will get a monthly stipend of $200 if they work under a minimum of 2 shifts.
*Fulltime 7pm-7am routing schedule nightshift
*Parttime 7am-7pm everyother weekend
*Partime 3-pm-7pm Mon-Fri with everyother weekend.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a sober living environment in residential houses, and promote recovery skills while presenting a caring, compassionate attitude.
• Provide crisis intervention/de-escalation when needed consulting with supervisor/house manager.
• Establish trusting relationships with clients while modeling awareness and behavior needed for growth and development of clients, displaying knowledge of the therapeutic importance of maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Report working on time and regularly.
• Train and monitor residents in implementing and integrating independent skills such as bed-making, laundry, etc.
• Train and encourage residents, as needed, in daily self-care practices.
• Converse with residents to reinforce positive behaviors and to promote social interaction.
• Supervise and assist residents in punctually attending scheduled daily programs, i.e., school, work, medical appointments, therapy, support groups, etc.
• Work with residents on achieving formal and informal goals such as the use of public transportation, communications, money management, social interaction, etc.
• Observe, document, and review residents daily progress, needs, medical issues, and behaviors.
• Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel. Complete written work order requests for maintenance needs.
• Attend and participate in required training sessions and staff meetings.
• Transport or assist in transporting residents to and from appointments, activities, etc.
• May work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Adhere to safety, hygiene, health, and fire hazard guidelines; policies and procedures; and mission and values.

Programs: Residential

Client Type:

• Adults

Language:

• English (required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Requirements:
Education:

• High school or equivalent, associate degree preferred

Qualifications and Experience:

• 21 years or older.
• Good communication skills and de-escalation skills. 1-year (preferred) experience with SUD/MH clients.
• Must have a valid Maryland Driver's License with two points or less on your driving record.
• Knowledge of and the ability to display sober living and recovery skills, empowerment of clients, and presenting a caring, compassionate attitude.
• Must have one year of sobriety.

Typical Physical Requirements:

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, and copiers. Move and lift light objects up to 25 pounds such as mail, supplies, files, and equipment.