Certified Recovery Specialist Supervisor - Gaudenzia

Picture yourself as a Certified Recovery Specialist Supervisor at Gaudenzia!

Gaudenzia is one of the leading organizations, providing substance use and mental illness treatment to thousands of impacted individuals on an annual basis! Here at Gaudenzia, we understand the complexities and that the impact that addiction has on individuals, families and our communities and that is why we need you! We realize the importance of delivering quality services to those impacted by substance use disorders; services that are individualized and specialized to meet the needs of our clients. We are an employer of choice in the field of treatment for substance use disorders, and welcome new ideas and capabilities - that is where you come in! Are you someone looking for a rewarding, life changing and fulfilling career? We are committed to improving the quality of our client’s lives by equipping them with the skills they need to reach and sustain recovery. We value our employees and create an atmosphere where innovation, respect, equality and professional growth and development are valued. As our organization continue to grow, we continue to need talent to help us meet the needs of our clients and our communities. We are seeking talent for a number of positions.  Join us and become a valuable contributor to our team!

Gaudenzia’s Mission 

Gaudenzia’s mission is to help individuals and families affected by drug and alcohol dependency, mental illness, and related conditions to achieve a better quality of life and become accountable individuals.  

Meet Our Team
As a key contributor to our team, you will work closely with our clients at one of our treatment facilities. You will work alongside other Certified Recovery Support Professionals, consumers, and peers, and will report to the Clinical Director (or other deemed supervisor) at your respective facility. 

Who You Are
You are a Recovery Support Supervisor who is passionate about helping individuals suffering from substance use disorders and/or mental health illnesses. You are someone who realize that the disease of addiction doesn’t discriminate, and can therefore work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. You have the ability to help those in treatment with respect and dignity, and by providing quality services. You are trust worthy, empathetic, adaptable, compassionate and a great listener. You are a problem solver and is not afraid to have difficult conversations. You have the ability to positively influence the vulnerable. You have good interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work successfully with people at all levels.  You are capable of performing and supervising work in the therapeutic care, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons within the program.

This individual is responsible for overseeing support services.  The Certified Recovery Specialist Supervisor performs a wide variety of tasks to assist the CRS staff in assisting persons in recovery by attaining and maintaining on-going recovery.  The Certified Recovery Specialist Supervisor will set an example by demonstrating the value of every individual’s recovery experience by using established interventions necessary to assist the person in recovery in meeting their recovery goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor and develop the practices and skills of recovery specialists while working with individuals.
• Provide regular supervision focused on the needs of the recovery specialist.
• Promote empowerment skills through self-advocacy and stigma-busting tools
• Advocate for effective recovery-based services
• Facilitate mandatory treatment team meetings to discuss the client’s recovery process while in treatment including stabilization, behavior modification, MAT options, discharge and aftercare planning
• Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies
• Create a safe environment for non-judgmental, constructive feedback and person growth.
• Promote professional development and advancement.
• Teach and utilize problem solving techniques and coping skills
• Adhere to and monitor ethical boundaries between recovery specialist and individuals through supervision.
• Monitor documents required for recovery specialist to complete in MyAvatar; progress, recovery service plan, objectives and goals
• Provide CRS services as needed

What Gaudenzia Offers You:

• An organization who’s committed to diversity, equity and inclusion as such efforts remain at the core of Gaudenzia’s values. We believe to be engaged, you must feel included and valued. Our diversity and inclusion committees meet frequently to ensure differences are valued and all employee’s voices are heard.
• Opportunity to work with professionals who effect lives daily and work on impactful projects and initiatives.
• A rewarding career that does lifesaving work daily.
• Competitive salary
• Strong support network
• Opportunities for growth and advancement with a clearly defined career path for upward mobility
• Casual and innovative work environment
• Access to 100’s of trainings in a virtual environment by way of Relias learning
• Generous benefits package with some “free” and low-cost options for eligible employees:

Benefits & Perks:

Medical, Dental (Free), Short-Term Disability Insurance (Free), Life Insurance (Free), Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (Free), Vision Insurance, Various Supplemental Benefits (Aflac, Legal, Identity Theft & FSA), Generous Paid Time Off Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1^st year of employment, Generous Vacation Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1^st year of employment, Paid Holidays per calendar Year “10 annually”, Paid Bereavement Leave, Education Assistance Benefit (Tuition Reimbursement), Full reimbursement for the cost of professional license/certification renewals, 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Match and Employee Assistance Program (24 hours/day, 7 days/week).

Education/ Training:     

Must have high school diploma/G.E.D.

Certified Recovery Specialist (PCB) (acquired or meet the qualifications for certification as a Certified Recovery Specialist Supervisor).

Experience:                     

At least 12 months of related experience

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to have clarity of vision of 20 inches or less
• Must be able to ascend/ descend stairs
• Must be able to push/ pull
• Must be able to stand/ sit for extended period with reasonable breaks
• Must be able to reach overhead and bend/ stoop

We treat our employees well and offer tremendous growth opportunities. Challenging work pushes our people to be creative in a casual environment that is caring, fun, and collaborative. We believe that when you have smart, happy people working together you can produce something special.

Gaudenzia is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Gaudenzia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.