Program Operator - Recovery Program

The Recovery Home Program Operator will have the opportunity to empower adults battling addiction by instilling hope, resilience and transformative change every step of the way.

Job Objective: The Recovery Home Operator will be responsible for managing and coordinating the Recovery Home. This position works directly with men and women in early recovery, providing structure and support to the individuals seeking to establish stable long-term recovery from a substance use disorder.

Essential Functions:

• Provides a prescribed assessment of each Recovery Home client
• Meets with each client a minimum of twice a month to update goals and chart progress
• Maintains reports and records in appropriate files
• Ensure clients are attending groups, individual recovery planning sessions and other assigned programming
• Provide recovery education and groups to clients for every phase of the recovery journey from pre-recovery engagement, recovery initiation, recovery stabilization, and sustained recovery maintenance
• Facilitate and/or Co-facilitate weekly Mandatory Recovery House meetings. Coordination of weekly meetings and mandatory 12 step meetings
• Designate and clearly outline the responsibilities of the client in terms of daily chores and clean-up. Share the schedule of unit duties
• Coordinate transportation with the client for outside functions related to recovery plan
• Provide a model for both people in recovery and staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible
• Assist recovering persons to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths and needs regarding recovery
• Actively identify and support linkages to community resources (communities of recovery, educational, vocational, social, cultural, spiritual resources, mutual self- help groups, professional services, etc.) that support the client's goals and interests; this will involve a collaborative effort including the client, agency staff and other relevant stakeholders
• Develop relationships with community groups/agencies in partnership with others in the agency
• Coordinate with internal programs to provide optional opportunities for clients in the Recovery Home including Spiritual, music, computer, employment, and volunteer opportunities
• Report all building needs for repairs or maintenance on the work order system
• Other duties as assigned by Recovery Associate Director

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: Minimum two years' work experience in substance abuse treatment; shared experience and a minimum of three years of sobriety

Certifications/Licenses: NCRS, or Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor within two years

Skills/Abilities:

• A commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army and an appreciation for faith-based service organizations
• An interpersonal style that is service oriented as well as anticipates and responds to the needs of clients
• A flexible style that also displays a willingness to learn
• Able to work as a team member as well as independently
• An excellent attention to detail, procedures, processes, and policies
• Have the ability to work cooperatively with the supervisor, management team and support staff
• Must have a strong sense of integrity and be able to work with confidential material
• Able to effectively work with diversity in the workplace
• Knowledge of community resources
• Well organized, attentive to time management and able to establish a separation of work and personal boundaries

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Physical Requirements: Employee must have the ability to sustain physical activity both inside and outside for extended periods of time. Work requires ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel and lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel: Local travel may occur daily

Driving: Driving is required. Employee must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence; must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business

Working Conditions: The work environment for this position includes an office environment with a low to medium noise level. Must be able to work with clients that have poor social skills, suffer from mental illness, and have substance use and mental health issues.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.