GILEAD Recovery Assistant

Gilead Community Services is seeking an attentive and recovery-oriented Recovery Assistant to join our multi-disciplinary residential program the position: The Recovery Assistant for Gileads Middletown area adult residential program works Wednesday Thursday Friday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM and Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (32 hours per week benefit eligible) providing coaching mentoring advocacy educational and supportive services in a program serving adults with major mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. The individual in this role also performs or assists with household chores and provides teaching and training in areas such as money management daily living skills and the development of vocational skills. 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 $18.89 per hour. The compensation also includes a $1500/year stipend added to the base pay over 26 pay :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.