Department:              Family Recovery Support Services             Date:   January 2025

Position:                     RECOVERY SUPPORT WORKER Reports to:                 Clinical Director Status:                        Full-time, Non-Exempt

Schedule:                   Flexible

                                                            

JOB SUMMARY: 

Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the Recovery Support Worker will engage women who have completed the Women’s Way program (residential and outpatient), including those that leave Women’s Way prior to completion in ongoing activities to support family recovery.  The Family Support Worker will provide person centered case management services, including referrals, transportation, and support in connecting with and utilizing community resources.  The Recovery Support Worker will be culturally competent and able to draw on Hawaiian and other Asian and Pacific Islander cultural values that promote a recovery lifestyle.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Level I:  Associate’s degree in human service field and/or Hawaii State Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) preferred, and/or have a minimum of 2 years of experience providing substance abuse treatment services and possess knowledge of child development and parenting.  

Level II: Bachelor’s degree in human service field and/or Hawaii State Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) preferred, and/or have a minimum of 4 years of experience providing substance abuse treatment services and possess knowledge of child development and parenting

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Regular attendance is required for the position.

Engages women who leave Women’s Way residential treatment in recovery support activities, including reestablishing sponsor contact, attending 12 step meetings, identifying stressors and utilizing coping skills, seeking additional treatment if needed Utilize harm reduction, motivational counseling and person-centered principles in work with clients and their families. Provides case management services, including referrals to assist women in obtaining and appropriately utilizing community resources Transports clients to critical appointments Maintain documentation, as required by SAFTS policy Maintains program data and submits draft of monthly report to Administration Produces program monthly reports for funding sources and submits according to contract requirements Participates in quarterly quality review of records Facilitates outpatient and residential psychoeducational classes as needed and to maintain contact with residents of Women’s Way.

Additional Employee Responsibilities at FTS:

Responsible for regular attendance and notification of any absences (at least 3 hours prior to start of shift) or requests to flex schedule (allowed only after proper approval received). Use of TSA approved communication devices only (i.e. work email and work phone numbers). Timely response (within 24 business hours) to calls/texts/emails is expected. Correctly and promptly follow specified agency procedures required for the appropriate handling of all Emergency Response Codes. Participate in mandatory FTS trainings and quarterly staff meetings to keep updated with best practices and agency news. Complete an annual health evaluation and TB clearances (per OHCA licensing regulations) and any other additional contract or licensing related employee requirements. Provide completed documentation to Administration. Maintains work area in a neat, orderly and sanitary manner.

Perform other related duties as may be required or assigned to meet program needs.