Recovery Support Specialist


Now Hiring! Recovery Support Specialist

ACTS is growing! We are seeking a compassionate, driven individual to join us in making a lasting impact through meaningful work on the Addictions Receiving Team!

What's In It for You?

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm

Salary Range: $16.00-$17.75/hr.

Location: On-Site at our Addictions Receiving Facility in Tampa, Florida.

Benefits: Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance. Voluntary Life Insurance and other supplemental policy offerings on the first day of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.

Your Future: 403(B) retirement account with up to 5% company match.

Work/Life Balance: 10 company paid holidays and 11 days paid time off per year.

What You'll be Doing?

  • Adhere to agency designated model for treating persons with substance and/or co-occurring mental disorders.
  •  Promotes client's self-determination, personal responsibility and empowerment inherent in self-directed recovery.
  • Facilitate and teach clients role recovery elements such as engagement in the recovery process, developing readiness for work or meaningful life activities, choosing valued roles and achieving these roles in the community.
  • Conduct psycho-educational groups; assist clients in peer group support to facilitate problem solving, communication skills development and personal growth.
  • Support in achieving recovery goals as reflected in the client's screening, assessment, treatment plan or discharge summary.
  • Provides services within area/s of competency, i.e. life experience, training, certification, education or other background in the service area
  • Seek direction from Program Director/Administrator when clients' needs fall outside area/s of competency and maintains up-to-date knowledge and written materials of community resources and recovery philosophy.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What is Required?

  • High school and three years of direct service experience in a substance abuse or mental health treatment or recovery setting. (Personal recovery experience will be considered on a year for year basis for up to two years of the required experience) OR
  • A Bachelor's degree in a health or human services field may substitute for two years of the experience.
  • Valid Florida Driver License.
  • Ability to pass Federal, State, Local Law and Level 2 background clearances.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
  • Ability to participate in crisis intervention and CPR/First Aid training and apply learned techniques, as needed.

Who We Are? https://www.actsfl.org/

At ACTS, we're more than just a team, we're a community dedicated to changing lives. For over 45 years, ACTS has provided vital services to individuals facing mental illness, substance use disorders, homelessness, and justice issues. We're passionate about what we do, and we're looking for like-minded individuals to join us in an environment where you and your contributions are valued.

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