Support Officers - Waco, TX, United States - Cenikor Foundation

Description

PURPOSE in your work - service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled at work.

COMPETITIVE PAY, BENEFITS, PAID TIME OFF, $2k - $4k TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, up to 10% 401K and BONUSES - we hire and reward high performers.

STABILITY and GROWTH - more than 55 years in business - our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.

We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals.

STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS - The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forgives your qualified student loans if working for a non-profit for a specific period of time.

Cenikor Foundation is a non-profit organization and one of the largest substance use treatment centers in the nation. We are currently seeking a full time Recovery Support Specialist for our IWaco, TX facility.

The Recovery Support Specialist is responsible for assisting individuals in recovery by advocating for them, providing emotional support and helping them locate resources (medical, housing, employment, etc.), that will help them rebuild their lives.

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Facilitate groups in which participants help each other face challenges such as stigmatization, discrimination and misunderstanding in the community and with family members, identify personal strengths, interest, social relationships, hope for the future, and sources of well-being, as well as learn new knowledge and skills that can support their recovery journey combined.

Assist participants to learn how to find community opportunities, resources, and destinations that match their own interest and hopes for the future.

Conduct Individual Interviews with participants to assist them in identifying their needs, preferences and goals related to services and their personal Recovery.

Provide recovery check-ups with individuals who have transitioned from the service setting into the community
Support individuals in developing comprehensive Recovery Wellness plans.
Support individuals in identifying, building, then strengthening their relationships with recovery allies.
Participate in orientation, training, staff meetings, and supervision services.

Assertively connect participants to relevant community resources by periodically accompanying them so they may seek opportunities to build new relationships.

Assist people with identifying and connecting with the supports and services that will help them sustain their wellness and long-term recovery.

Strengthen existing community connections and building new ones that can help people move forward in their own recovery journey
Excellent public speaker and customer service provider
Effective communication and networking skills
Knowledge of local resources (medical, housing, employment)
Ability to work flexible hours
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software required, including MS Outlook calendar
Demonstrate mission of service to our clients
Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients
Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success
Must be certified Recovery Support Specialist RSS
Experience in prevention/substance abuse field preferred
Complete 46 hours of Recovery Coach Training
Complete 25 hours of supervision, 500 hours work experience
Take test with ICRC and send results of ICRC test, and application to TCBAP for Certification
Must be certified Recovery Support Specialist RSS