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Recovery Specialist Location - 35 Heywood Street, Springfield, MA, 01104, United States Job Category - Entry Level, Nonprofit - Social Services, Health Care Employee Type - Full-Time Required Degree - High school Minimum Experience - 1 Year Contact information Name - Kristen Jackowski Phone - (413) 439-3415 Email - Kristen.Jackowski@bhninc.org Description Empower those in substance use recovery to reclaim their lives and grow! Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Recovery Specialist in the Hope Center program at Behavioral Health Network! Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Hope Center program with the following: Supporting the growth, independence, and safety of the individuals served. Providing guidance and direct counseling. Overseeing individuals? activities to ensure compliance with program activities and policies. Developing and facilitating treatment plans and diverse psycho-educational groups. Assisting individuals with aftercare planning by providing referrals and access to appropriate agencies. Providing crisis intervention and emergency services when needed. Providing transportation for them with insured and registered personal vehicles, as needed. Completing program specific documentation such as incident reports and progress notes, as well as reporting specific safety concerns. Working collaboratively with program supervisors to ensure quality of services for individuals served. Completing ongoing training and firsthand experience that will enhance their skills and provide additional employment opportunities. Who are we? At the Hope Center, we believe in the unique strengths, skills, and empowerment of the individual to motivate their treatment and recovery in our 30-day stabilization services. 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). High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (required). At least one year of experience working with substance abuse population (required). Bilingual in Spanish & English (preferred). 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). In successful recovery for two or more years (required, if applicable). Availability for overnight and weekend shifts (preferred). 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. Additional Information Schedule Days - Weekdays & Weekends Schedule (Days/Time) - Full Time: Friday-Monday, 2:45pm-11:15pm; Wednesday-Saturday, 11:00pm-7:30am; Per Diem, varied days & shifts # of Hours Per Week - 32