Recovery Specialist - Part Time

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Job Description: In this role, the Recovery Specialist will help each consumer reach a maximum level of self-sufficiency through individualized interventions as well as the support of an overall therapeutic milieu. Interventions are based on service plans developed collaboratively with individual consumers.

Schedule:  Full Time - Monday through Friday, 3:00pm - 11:00 pm (2nd Shift)

Location:  Upper Darby, PA

Program:  Community Residential Rehabilitation Program

Pay Rate:  $18/hour

Job Functions: 

• Provide services as defined by program description, and best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standards and Recovery model principles


• Provide assistance to the program coordinator as well as providing assistance/education in areas of medications, budgeting, self-care, and supportive counseling to the program residents


• Provide services as dictated by client and program needs


• Strong communications skills


• Ability to handle a caseload of 4-5 clients


• Ability to perform direct care tasks including light housekeeping, cooking, etc. as needed


• Ability to be a strong advocate for the residents at all times


• Ability to maintain required documentation to comply with the 2600 regulations


• Ability to be a team player


• Ability to provide a wide range of recovery-orientated services to residents


• Ability to work independently as needed


• Ability to do van runs daily and accompany residents on medical appointments


• Ability to administer medication to clients according to DPW medication administration standards


• Ability to be flexible with schedule changes/shift changes as needed


• Intervene appropriately in crisis situations


• Support consumers in maintaining healthy relationships and resolving conflicts


• Must be compassionate, flexible, and knowledgeable of supportive counseling


• Must be willing to assist and skill building including occasional hands-on.


• Maintain accurate records of billable services provided by submitting records in a timely manner as dictated by the program


• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Experience: Associate's Degree with 1-year of experience in a human service-related field OR equivalent in training/experience

Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance (if working in an adolescent residential program); Criminal clearance, and Fingerprint federal criminal history; Valid Driver’s license and verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

Compensation Package: Chimes-Holcomb offers a generous benefits package to all employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Benefits are available on the first day of a new month after completing 30 days of employment. Health insurance, including a flexible spending account, medical, dental, and vision are included. Paid holidays in addition to earned paid time off, 403(B) with company match, and 1-year salary of life insurance are available as well. Some benefits are available to employees working between 25-29 hours per week. Eligible employees can choose to participate in our transportation subsidy program, disability insurance, employee recognition programs, and referral bonuses.

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

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