Job Description

Recovery Specialist, Greenfield

General Information

Location:  21 Kenwood Street
Greenfield, MA, 01301
Employee Type:  Full-Time
Job Category:  Health Care, Nonprofit - Social Services, Entry Level
Required Degree:  High school

Contact information

Name - Kristen Jackowski
Phone - 413-439-3415
Email - Kristen.Jackowski@bhninc.org

Description

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 at Behavioral Health Network!

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support Behavioral Health Network 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.
Facilitating diverse client groups.
Provide 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?

This new program at Behavioral Health Network is a 16-bed program in Greenfield, MA for women, providing residential rehabilitation services to individuals struggling with addiction and mental illness. 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.

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?

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).

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Additional Information

Schedule Days - Weekdays & Weekends
Schedule (Days/Time) - Full Time: Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday, 7:00am-3:30pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm, or 11:00pm-7:30pm; also open to hiring Part Time or Per Diem
# of Hours Per Week - 40