Day Treatment Recovery Specialist

PSG/CIP is a multi-service community-based social services organization that fulfills its mission of helping individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential through dynamic, cost-effective, and innovative programming responsive to the needs of diverse communities.

JOB SUMMARY:

Our Recovery Specialist is responsible for providing case management services to adults with behavioral health problems and/or alcohol or drug issues. Wraparound services include finding resources to assist in stabilizing housing, securing employment, furthering education, connecting with follow-up treatment and other areas of need in the person's life.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE RECOVERY SPECIALIST:

• Conduct an assessment to evaluate both the strengths and needs of individual.
• Analyze situations, capabilities and problems to determine what services are required to meet the needs of the client.
• Address the basic needs of the client, in addition to any therapeutic intervention, to increase effectiveness on issues such as housing, energy assistance and job security.
• Formulate, implement, evaluate and revise goal oriented and strength-based treatment plan.
• Develop a crisis/safety plan for the client.
• Maintain weekly contact with client.
• Develop a support team of formal and informal supports, which will meet monthly to monitor progress of goals and services.
• Research new and unknown resources and utilize that knowledge of services/resources to assist the client and family in meeting their goals.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

LOCATION AND HOURS: Office located in Kenosha, WI. Hours are flexible and typical hours are Monday through Friday between the 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Some evening hours may be required for this position.

SALARY: $21.00 per hour

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• Flexible hours and great work-life balance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Work culture that values not only the health and well-being of the clients we serve, but also our staff
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or other related field.
• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

Experience:

• At minimum, two years of previous experience working with individuals with mental health and addiction issues.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status