Job description

Per Diem (Adolescent and Adult Programs)

About the position: Gilead Community Services is seeking attentive and recovery-oriented Per Diems to join our staff.

The Recovery Assistant for Gilead’s Old Saybrook and Clinton brook area programs may pick up shifts between an adolescent residential program and an adult residential/support apartment program.

Weekend and evening hours are currently available but hours will vary! Initial training required Monday-Friday during day hours.

The Per Diem provides coaching, mentoring, advocacy, educational, and supportive services in a program serving adolescents and adults with major mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. The individual in this role also performs or assists with household chores and provides teaching and training in areas such as money management, daily living skills, and the development of skills. Applicants with no experience and interested in entering the mental healthcare or direct-care field, or individuals seeking a career change are encouraged to apply to this position.

Minimum Requirements:

· 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:

· Hands-on learning experience and supervision

· Scholarship and professional development opportunities

· Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training)

This is a non-union position and currently pays $17.00 per hour.

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.

Gilead employees are held to standards and regulations set by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and other regulatory bodies. These standards are outlined in Gilead’s “Standards of Conduct” policy. It’s important that these standards and regulations are met through all duties performed, outcomes achieved, and conditions kept within the organization.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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