Do you want to make an impactful, positive difference in the lives of individuals every day? Come join Holcomb’s amazing team of trained, empathetic employees!

Position: Recovery Specialist II

Schedule: Full Time: (1) Monday thru Friday 12pm-8pm

Program: Residential (Mental Health)

Location: Upper Darby, PA

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

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.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):

• Provide services as defined by program description, 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 need
• 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 submit records in a timely manner as dictated by the program
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by direct supervisor

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Associate's Degree with 1 year experience in human service related field OR equivalent in training/experience.

REQUIRED CLEARANCES: Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance (if working in an adolescent residential program); Criminal clearance, and Fingerprint based 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 in lieu of the requirements specified under Education and Experience.

Holcomb offers a generous benefit package to all employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Benefits are available the first day of a new month after completing 30 days of employment. Health insurance, including 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 is available as well. Some benefits are available to employees working between 25-29 hours per week.

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer! Holcomb personnel policies, procedures and practices prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, handicap, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected class. Employment opportunities shall be made available for qualified handicapped applicants and reasonable accommodation shall be made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees.

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)