Gilead Mental Health Worker (Substance Abuse Program)

Gilead Community Services is seeking an attentive and recovery-oriented Recovery Care Manager to join our multi-disciplinary residential program the position: The Recovery Care Manager for Gileads New Britain area adult residential substance abuse program works Sunday - Tuesday 12:00AM - 8:00 AM (24 hours per week)providing oversight monitoring and intervention as needed in a mens residential substance abuse facility. The individual in this role supports residents in their recovery assists residents in working on program goals completes documentation paperwork and shift notes as necessary and attends closely to the overall program environment to ensure resident compliance and well-being. Minimum Requirements:High school diploma; Associates or Bachelors degree preferredPrevious volunteer or related work experience strongly preferredMust maintain and provide proof of valid drivers license and automobile insurance in good standingReliable use of personalvehicle as neededBenefits:Generous paid vacation sick and personal time plus paid holidaysAffordable employer-sponsored medical and dental insurance (Gilead pays 88%)Employer-provided long-term disability and life insurance (Gilead pays 100%)Hands-on learning experience and supervisionScholarship tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesPaid training education and certification as necessary (including CPR training)This is a union position and pays $18.89 per hour dependent on level of education. Responsibilities:Understanding the needs of residents with substance abuse disorders and co-occurring mental health issues through Gileads training and educationProviding recovery-oriented services with an emphasis on dignityrespect and inclusion of family and other natural supportsProviding close oversight of residents including monitoring adherence to program rules supervision of medication self-administration collecting urine samples administering breathalyzer testing and inspecting rooms as necessaryCompleting documentation in a timely manner including intake paperwork shift notes and maintaining the residential visitor logAttending to the programs physical environment needs regarding safety and cleanlinessActing with compassion integrity and ethicsGilead employees are held to standards and regulations set by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and other regulatory bodies. These standards are outlined in Gileads Standards of Conduct policy. Its important that these standards and regulations are met through all duties performed outcomes achieved and conditions kept within the organization.