ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

Sound Community Services, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating, assisting, and supporting individuals with persistent mental illness and substance use disorders. We work tirelessly to create a culture and environment in which recovery and wellness are possible.

DUTIES:

The Residential Recovery Specialist position provides direct oversight and support services, both psychological and social, to chronically mentally disabled and/or co-occurring clients who are making the transition from institutional care to an independent living setting in accordance with the treatment plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum of three (3) years of behavioral health or human services related experience required, Associate’s degree preferred. Custodial care will not be counted as experience. Current, valid drivers’ license required. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills; CPR/First Aid certified or eligible for certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; to climb stairs; and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to walk, talk and/or hear. Must have speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone, or in person, at normal volumes; vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. The employee is occasionally required to stand and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this position include the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOURS:

Part-Time; Saturday - Sunday; 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM

SALARY:

$15.37/hour; Additional $0.50/hour shift differential offered for hours worked from 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM (3rd shift)

Sound Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V