Job description

Recovery Assistant-Residential Program (Adult) 01RA1

Gilead Community Services is seeking an attentive and recovery-oriented Recovery Assistant to join our multi-disciplinary residential program staff.

About the position:

The Recovery Assistant for Gilead’s Middletown areaadult residential program works 32 hours, Wednesday-Saturday 3p-11p 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 position.

Minimum Requirements:

· High school diploma; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

· Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing

· Reliable use of personal vehicle as needed

Benefits:

· Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time plus paid holidays

· Affordable, 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 supervision

· Scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities

· Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training)

This is a union position and pays $17.07-20.18 per hour dependent on level of education. The compensation also includes a $1,500/year stipend added to the base pay over 26 pay periods.

Responsibilities:

· Understanding needs of clients experiencing severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders through Gilead’s training and education

· Assisting with meal preparation, household chores, shopping, cleaning, laundry, and money management, in the teaching of daily living skills

· Providing rehabilitation option services for individuals in areas including nutrition, clothing, basic care skills, spirituality, financial management, etc.

· Providing recovery-oriented services with an emphasis on dignity, respect, and inclusion of family and other natural supports

· Assisting with coordination and provision of transportation to treatment, community and social outings, and other essential appointments

· Working with the treatment team to support clients’ mental health, providing education and training regarding symptom management, and assessing for risks as necessary

· Acting with compassion, integrity, and ethics.

Gilead 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 Gilead’s “Standards of Conduct” policy. It’s important that these standards and regulations are met through all duties performed, outcomes achieved, and conditions kept within the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.07 - $20.18 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Gilead requires the COVID-19 vaccine and booster for all staff.

Work Location: In person

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