Recovery Support Specialist
New Castle, DE 
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Posted 20 days ago
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Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).


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Recovery Support Specialist
Req Code:2023:4133-003
County:New Castle County, DE
FT/PT:Full Time
Location:4133-Peer Recovery Center
Schedule:M-F w/flex
Job Description/Essential Functions:

Horizon House is a nationally recognized provider of services to adults with support needs due to developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues, and substance abuse. Horizon House is Pennsylvania's oldest psychiatric rehabilitation agency. Since 1952, Horizon House has been dedicated to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and homelessness to stabilize their lives and to assist them to live as independently as possible in a community based setting. With over 100 locations, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice.

We are seeking a qualified candidate interested in joining our Recovery Support at our location in Wilmington, Delaware.

This position provides recovery-oriented individual and group supportive services, crisis prevention/intervention, and educational services, to participants and collaterals such as family members and friends. Some additional responsibilities would include the following:

  • Provide information and engage voluntary participants in discussions about the availability and benefits of peer support in the recovery process.
  • Assist participants individually and in groups with the development of Wellness Recovery Action Plans.
  • Provide group and individual counseling, support, and education to participants (and family members, friends, others at participant's request) around the acquisition and exercise of recovery skills, using and sharing his or her personal, practical experience, knowledge, and firsthand insight.
  • Provide education and assistance with the development of individualized illness self-management, coping skills, and wellness strategies.
Job Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Has experience and is willing to self-identify as a current or former recipient of mental health services and or co-occurring services and is willing to use and share his/her personal experiences.
  • Good communication skills both oral and written.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Scope:

  • Frequent talking and listening.
  • Manual dexterity, ability to lift, carries up to 25 lbs., fold, kneel, reach, stoop, and bend.
  • Ability to work outside scheduled hours in emergency situations.
  • Local travel required and may include transporting program participants by car or van.
  • May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical; and dental, (9) nine paid holidays and generous time off, retirement savings plan, tax shelter annuity, tuition reimbursement, and the opportunity for advancement.

To be considered as an applicant for this position please complete the pre-employment application by going to .

Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer-M/F/V/D/Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity.


Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, Horizon House considers qualified applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, gender identity, marital status, military status, ancestry, national origin, English Limited Proficiency (LEP), age, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, source of income, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, LGBTQ, AIDS or HIV status, union membership, veteran status, psychiatric disability, other disability or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application process upon request without penalty. Horizon House is committed to these principles in our employment practices.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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