Veteran Recovery Specialist

Full Job Description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Established in 1970, Boley Centers, Inc., is a private, non-profit organization serving individuals with mental disabilities, individuals and families who are homeless, Veterans and youth in Pinellas County. Boley Centers, Inc., a nationally recognized and accredited behavioral health care agency, has an opening for a full-time Veteran Recovery Specialist.

BENEFITS:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To provide veterans entering this program with the support and skills needed to challenge the obstacles in their lives. To relate with the veterans on a personal level so that they are empowered to pursue their recovery through shared experiences and strategies for success.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists the recovery team with assessing strengths and needs of veterans in the program by directly observing/teaching skills.
• Assist with recovery plans that seek to restore a veteran’s functioning in key roles in life such as work, family and community.
• Builds working relationship and maintains regular contact
• Communicates the veteran’s needs to the team. Reports, as appropriate, all unusual events, activities and incidents to supervisor or appropriate team member.
• Assists veteran to access resources in the community such as recreational activities, work, medical, dental, etc.
• Mentors veterans in role recovery activities such as symptom management, relapse prevention, stress reduction and work readiness.
• Directly transports and teaches public transportation to veterans to support independence.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma/GED equivalency required.

Minimum of one year of responsible work experience, preferably involving interactions with veterans/military.

Knowledge of recovery model, counseling techniques, verbal crisis intervention and mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Good skills and demonstrated abilities in communication - verbal and/or written, interpersonal relations, teaching/instructing, counseling, coaching, training, basic math and language, record keeping, evaluating, organizing work, planning, crisis intervention, and such others that are usually and customarily considered necessary for satisfactory completion of essential duties.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Florida Driver's License with the ability to be motor-insured.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Boley Centers is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP