Recovery Residential Specialist
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Center for Human Development (CHD)
South Hadley, MA, US
Summary
Provide direct support and guidance to clients with dual diagnoses of mental health and addiction within a group home setting. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, administering medications, and advocating for clients to optimize their independence and recovery.
Job Description
The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking Recovery Residential Specialist (RRS) to join our team! The Recovery Residential Specialist (RRS) will work within a group home setting with clients overcoming addiction. We are currently seeking Full time and per diem staff.
CHD’s Aster House serves members of the community who are living with a duel diagnosis of mental health and addiction. This distinctive therapeutic setting is meant to be a bridge to a more permanent setting or independent living.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide direct services to program clients that live in a group home setting in the community.
- Supporting clients' activities of daily living, administering medications as needed, advocating for individuals' within various community settings,
- Providing opportunities to optimize their independence, rehabilitation and recovery.
- Develop professional and supportive relationships with clients and provide informal counseling and guidance with a person-centered focus.
Qualifications:
- Have a high level of emotional intelligence and understanding of people living with addiction, mental illness and in recovery.
- Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience; strong interpersonal skills; empathy for others; demonstrated commitment to serving those with significant needs; ability to work well within a team model and independently. Computer skills necessary.
- Must have a vehicle for work use and current driver's license; ability to complete medication administration training
- All candidates must complete and pass background record screening process.
Take advantage of a competitive rate of $18.00/hour (per diem), $20.00/hr. (full-time) as well as a phenomenal benefit package that includes, Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.
At Center for Human Development (CHD) Care Finds a way:
The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.
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The Center for Human Development, Inc. (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need.
With over 70 programs and services, CHD is Western Massachusetts’ largest and most successful social service organization, delivering a broad array of critical services with proven effectiveness, integrity and compassion. CHD has been helping people build strong, productive relationships since 1972. Each year, our community based social service and behavioral health programs reach over 18,000 people in Western Massachusetts and Connecticut. We currently employ more than 1,400 professionals across all of our locations. Working in local communities, and partnering with local agencies, we provide focused, personalized services that promote real and lasting change.
CHD is driven by a focus on excellence and a spirit of innovation. As a non-profit organization, our only motivation is helping people create successful lives. All of our relationships are rooted in respect – for our clients, for the communities we are honored to serve, for our colleagues, and for all the lives we touch.
Founded
1972
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Springfield, MA
The Center for Human Development, Inc. (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need.
With over 70 programs and services, CHD is Western Massachusetts’ largest and most successful social service organization, delivering a broad array of critical services with proven effectiveness, integrity and compassion. CHD has been helping people build strong, productive relationships since 1972. Each year, our community based social service and behavioral health programs reach over 18,000 people in Western Massachusetts and Connecticut. We currently employ more than 1,400 professionals across all of our locations. Working in local communities, and partnering with local agencies, we provide focused, personalized services that promote real and lasting change.
CHD is driven by a focus on excellence and a spirit of innovation. As a non-profit organization, our only motivation is helping people create successful lives. All of our relationships are rooted in respect – for our clients, for the communities we are honored to serve, for our colleagues, and for all the lives we touch.
Founded
1972
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Springfield, MA
