Recovery Support Specialist

Salary: $13.00 an hour

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Health Savings Account

Qualifications:

• Person in this position will have a minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• CRPS or CRSS Certification through Florida Certification Board required with in one year of hire

Responsibilities:

• Educate and refer clients to community agencies and businesses that appropriately address their need for food, shelter, clothing, employment, transportation, social service benefits, etc.
• Provide services that promote recovery and resiliency.
• Assist patients with establishing or re-establishing support systems within their community.
• Act as advocate on behalf of the patient to improve access to needed services, information, or treatment.
• Participate in clinical staffing decisions regarding the patients current strengths and resources and their need for additional resources.
• Complete documentation of services on provided forms and submit billing in a timely manner.
• Provide support and supervision to program clients.
• Assist other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.

What is WestCare?
WestCare, a family of tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, provides a wide spectrum of health and human services in both residential and outpatient environments. Our services include substance abuse and addiction treatment, homeless and runaway shelters, domestic violence treatment and prevention, and mental health programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Port Richey, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Recovery Support: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CRPS or CRSS (Preferred)

Work Location: One location