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Gilead Community Services, Inc. · 3 months ago

GILEAD - Recovery Assistant

positionMiddletown, CT
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$17.51/hr - $20.69/hr

Gilead Community Services, Inc. has over 50 years of experience in supporting individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. They are seeking a Recovery Assistant to provide coaching, mentoring, and supportive services to adults with major mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders in a residential program.

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Responsibilities

Understanding needs of clients experiencing severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders through Gilead’s training and education
Assisting with meal preparation, household chores, shopping, cleaning, laundry, and money management, in the teaching of daily living skills
Providing rehabilitation option services for individuals in areas including nutrition, clothing, basic care skills, spirituality, financial management, etc
Providing recovery-oriented services with an emphasis on dignity, respect, and inclusion of family and other natural supports
Assisting with coordination and provision of transportation to treatment, community and social outings, and other essential appointments
Working with the treatment team to support clients’ mental health, providing education and training regarding symptom management, and assessing for risks as necessary
Acting with compassion, integrity, and ethics

Qualification

Mental health supportSubstance use knowledgeCoachingAdvocacyMentoring

Required

High school diploma; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver's license and automobile insurance in good standing
Reliable use of personal vehicle as needed

Benefits

Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time plus paid holidays
Affordable, employer-sponsored medical and dental insurance (Gilead pays 88%)
Employer-provided long-term disability and life insurance (Gilead pays 100%)
Hands-on learning experience and supervision
Scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities
Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training)

Company

Gilead Community Services, Inc.

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It is every person’s right to be treated with dignity, and cared for with compassion.
dateFounded in 1968
location
Middletown, Connecticut, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://gileadcs.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Justin Salvio
Chief Operating Officer
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