Certified Recovery Specialist - Part-time - Gage House

• Erie, PA
• $16.83/hr
• Part-time
• Hourly
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POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing support and guidance to individuals struggling with addiction issues and/or co-occurring substance abuse and mental health issues. The position will provide advocacy, mentoring, and peer support in the early stages of the recovery process. This position is responsible for working with consumers in a group or individual setting to assist in the building of recovery skills and their application, recovery mentorship, building and utilizing sober support systems, and understanding of the recovery process from the peer perspective.

The incumbent will assist with the management of daily activities, monitoring the daily schedule, providing medication monitoring, and transportation. This position will work closely with the clinical team and nursing staff to ensure consistency of care. Crisis management and support is also an important function of this position.

The Gage House is a 15-bed residential facility licensed to concurrently treat substance use disorders and mental health Illness. It is a voluntary treatment program for men and women aged 18 and older. Gage House offers structured treatment activities, individualized to meet the needs of each person entering the program. Individuals can expect to participate in group therapy multiple times per day with a variety of topics and activities. They will also receive regular contact with a psychiatrist and sessions with a counselor. Family participation is encouraged in weekly group and individual sessions as needed. The length of treatment depends on the needs of each person; stays vary in length from 21-90 days as determined by the clinical team. Individuals will also be assessed and linked with community providers as deemed appropriate during their treatment stay.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and be 18 years of age or older.
2. Must have a minimum of three years in recovery from addiction to alcohol or other drugs and have a strong recovery program that includes natural supports.
3. Must have Recovery Specialist certification through the Pennsylvania Certification Board.
4. Must be free of illicit drug use and maintain and promote a clean, sober lifestyle.
5. Valid driver's license with access to a vehicle during scheduled work hours.

ABOUT US:

Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.

Stairways in an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.

STAIRWAYS MISSION:

Stairways Behavioral Health assists persons with mental health care and addiction needs at any stage of life in their recovery by providing comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment, and supports essential for living, working, learning and participating fully in the community.