Recovery Support Worker

Recovery Support Worker Description: Under the supervision of the IMH and Family Services Coordinator, the Family Support Worker will engage women who have participated in the Women's Way program (residential and outpatient), including those that leave Women's Way prior to completion to support ongoing activities that support family recovery. The Family Support Worker will provide person centered case management services such as referrals, transportation and utilizing community resources as well as daily living skills coaching and family engagement group facilitation. Engages families who leave Women's Way residential treatment in recovery support activities such as: Supporting continued infant mental health and family support services through FTS or other family strengthening programs Reestablishing family connections to sponsor/sober support and additional healthy, recovery relationships Connecting families to 12 step meetings, support groups, spiritual fellowships etc. Identifying with the client their family goals, anticipating and addressing stressors that might lead to family distress and pose as an obstacle for achieving their family goals Establishing connections for families to additional therapy services, medical care, substance use treatment, housing, childcare and any other services that would support family stability. Utilizes harm reduction, motivational counseling and person-centered principles in work with families. Transports clients to critical appointments Participates in outreach / homevisiting services along with the Intake and Admissions Outreach Worker, to assist with family and recovery services for individuals awaiting admission into treatment. Facilitates outpatient and residential psychoeducational classes as needed to build professional relationships with residents of Women's Way. Maintains program data and submits monthly program reports to Administration in accordance with contract requirements. Participates in quarterly quality review of records and maintains timely, accurate client documentation while following any quality improvement corrective action plans. Minimum of a High school diploma with at least 2 years of experience working in a behavioral health field. Associate's degree in human service field preferred. Must have a driver's license and ability to do outreach / home visits. Perform other related duties as may be required or assigned to meet program needs. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Know Worker Rights 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 Salvation Army Western Territory