Position: Engagement Specialist-Recovery Coach
Req.#: 23-04
FTE: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Unit: UAW
Department/Location: Mel Trotter Ministries
Wage: $17.24 hourly rate, which equals to $35,862.76. Comprehensive Benefits Package.
Additional compensation: $1,000 New Hire Bonus
Engagement Specialist-Recovery Coach
Network180 employees make a difference in people’s lives every day, making our community a better place to live. We are the community behavioral health organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others.
We are seeking an Engagement Specialist-Recovery Coach that will be located at Mel Trotter Ministries. The staff will provide support in the two areas listed below:
1.- The Engagement Specialist will work in the New Hope Sobering Center located at Mel Trotter Ministries, where individuals who are actively intoxicated and/or have recently used alcohol or other drugs can safely recover from acute intoxication. The specialist will engage with individuals accessing the center, perform needs assessments, complete recovery plans, and refer individuals to appropriate services.
2.- The Engagement Specialist will ensure individuals understand their care, assist them with medical follow through, build rapport and follow up after appointments to encourage honest/accurate communication and reporting of symptoms/problems to the medical team. Specialist will help determine which individuals may need to be directed to behavioral health screening and assist them in accessing care. They will help move individuals towards harm reduction, wellness, and readiness for treatment.
This position is 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Network180 has made the safety of our employees a priority. We provide Personal Protection Equipment to our employees and thorough safety and cleaning protocols are in place. Staff providing services in person are required to wear appropriate PPE. Job interviews are being conducted via the internet.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Certified Peer Recovery Mentor or willingness to create a plan to obtain State Certification as a Peer Recovery Mentor within two years of employment
- In stable recovery
- Actively participating in a recovery program (12 step, church/spiritual, or other recovery support group)
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use
- Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued
- Knowledge and skills sufficient for establishing effective relationships with consumers who have a substance use disorder, their families, and team members
- Knowledge about substance use disorders as it pertains to recovery and crisis planning
- Basic computer skills
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good problem-solving skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
For a detailed job description and responsibilities please see pdf document attached to this posting. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates on E-Verify.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616 336-3909 or jobs@network180.org.
We are committed to attracting a diverse and talented work force to meet the needs of our diverse community. Network180 offers an attractive benefit package including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
Network180 will operate as an equal opportunity employer. Network180 will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected class status.
