Recovery & Residential Support Specialist

Pay Range : $25.00 - $29.35

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets.

It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Facilitate daily program components, including monitoring and supporting the residents in daily living tasks and treatment objectives.

Teach, support, and assist clients in understanding and meeting program rules and expectations.

Establish therapeutic rapport with residents and utilize basic counseling skills for group and individual resident management.

Team-based coordination and facilitation of treatment and recovery support services, including individual and group services.

Lead a wide range of programmatic treatment activities such as therapeutic initiatives and games.

Engage in moderate physical recreational activities that support recovery.

Support clients in engagement within the community setting and participation in recreational events.

Establish and engage in professional collaboration within SEARHC and relevant community entities, to comprehensively manage and maintain safe and secure operations of the residence.

Maintain ongoing professional development and participate in educational opportunities as assigned by leadership team.

Participate in professional meetings as scheduled, within the program, clinic, and SEARCH system.

Maintain appropriate records in a confidential manner.

Other duties as assigned to meet program, clinic, departmental and organizational goals.

Additional Details :

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

High school diploma or equivalent.

Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) certification or ability to obtain within 3 years of hire. All training for the QAP certification process will be provided and funded by SEARHC.

Basic first aid and CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Aggressive behavior management training certification within 90 days of hire.

Alaska Food Worker Card upon hire.

Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License or can be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Knowledge of

Teamwork.

Skills in

Verbal and written communication.

Adolescent Programs Only :

Skill, aptitude, and experience in child and youth care.

Skills / competence in basic outdoor recreational activities.

Ability to

Participate in a professional development plan, both to meet requirements of the QAP certification and to facilitate implementation of program services.

Foster a positive environment for individuals in early recovery.

Learn, understand, and implement professional boundaries.

Maintain confidentiality.

Position Information :

Work Shift : OT 8 / 40