Recovery Support Specialist I | Cornerstone

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWhy Work for Gandara:Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gndara team today!Benefits:Retirement Plan 403(b)Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life InsurancePaid vacationsPaid holidays8 discretionary daysMileage ReimbursementAdditional Benefits:Career Growth OpportunitiesCulturally Diverse populationStudent Loan Forgiveness EligibilityClinical Licensing SupportJob Title: Recovery Support Specialist I | CornerstoneWork Location: Ware, MABilingual Candidates Encouraged to ApplyEOE M/F/D/VUnion/Non-Union Job Summary:We are looking for a Recovery Specialist to work within our Substance Use Disorder residential program team model to actively promote the philosophy of Gandara Center and maintain a high level of commitment to the program. To assist clients to remain actively involved in the milieu and attend to their needs, especially during stressful and crisis situations. They will provide advocacy and safety with the milieu and when supervising clients off-site and notify supervisors immediately in the event of a client or milieu crisis, suspected illegal activity, or any behavior constituting an incident in the past.Duties and Responsibilities:Maintain direct supportive contact with residents to continually asses their individual needsTo transport clients to appointments as neededAcquire and maintain necessary certifications mandated by the Agency and licensing standardsFacilitate treatment groupsDevelop strong, supportive relationships with clients, providing for their safety and careCollaborate with other departments in settings where care must be coordinated between medical, MAT, and psychiatric and behavioral needsMinimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent required.Associates degree or Bachelors degree in human service field preferred.Minimum of 1 year of experience working with psychiatric clients preferred.Must have availability of an automobile to transport clients or perform other supportive services as necessary.The Gndara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training

Created: 2025-03-22