GILEAD Recovery Assistant

Gilead Community Services is seeking an attentive and recovery-oriented Recovery Assistant to join our Community Transitional Residence (CTR) the position: The Recovery Assistant for Gileads Meriden adult program works Friday Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (24 hours per week)providing coaching mentoring advocacy educational and supportive services. This program is a 3-bed transitional program that is designed to provide clinical treatment and functional skills training tailored to the needs of adults with intellectual disabilities that are co-occurring with mental health and/or addiction treatment needs. Applicants with no experience and interested in entering the mental healthcare or direct-care field or individuals seeking a career change are encouraged to apply to this Requirements:High school diploma; Associates or Bachelors degree 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 $18.89per :Understanding needs of clients experiencing severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders through Gileads training and educationAssisting with meal preparation household chores shopping cleaning laundry and money management in the teaching of daily living skillsProviding rehabilitation option services for individuals in areas including nutrition clothing basic care skills spirituality financial management recovery-oriented services with an emphasis on dignity respect and inclusion of family and other natural supportsAssisting with coordination and provision of transportation to treatment community and social outings and other essential appointmentsWorking with the treatment team to support clients mental health providing education and training regarding symptom management and assessing for risks as necessaryActing with compassion integrity and 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.