Recovering Specialist IV
Albuquerque, NM
Full Time
Entry Level
***Signing Bonus $1500
Sign-On Bonus for Bilingual Applicants: $1,500 (Distributed in 3 parts: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, and $500 after 12 months of employment)
JOB TITLE: Recovering Specialist IV
LOCATION: Gateway Medical Sobering- Albuquerque, New Mexico
Who are we?
Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) is a nonprofit established in 1974 that offers addiction treatment with the goal of reducing substance use and mental health related challenges for people from all walks of life, including those from some of the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities. We practice our values of Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Compassion to provide youth prevention, youth and adult outpatient, sobering programs, withdrawal management, and co-occurring capable residential programs to support the well-being of women, men, youth, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC clients to live healthy, fulfilling and constructive lives. HSI is an inclusive workplace and a learning community where our collective experiences
enrich each other’s growth.
The Recovery Specialist IV position is a key position in carrying out daily activities and establishing connections with program participants at the Sobering Center. The position is central to monitoring and maintaining organization, structure and safety for all staff, clients and community members arriving and or residing at the Sobering Center. In this expanded role, the lead will take on the critical responsibility of training and onboarding new staff, ensuring they are fully prepared to meet the center's standards. They will also assume greater oversight of facility operations through the diligent monitoring and management of supplies. Furthermore, this position will support the center's evolving needs by undertaking special projects assigned by leadership.
How can you make a difference in people’s lives?
In this role, you’ll make a difference in the lives of people with substance abuse challenges, and often with co-occurring conditions. You’ll use and grow your skills in compassionate care, crisis intervention and de-escalation, in a supportive and inclusive work environment. You’ll have the opportunity provide our community with substance abuse treatment to help people who are just discovering possibilities in their journey, going from a place of hopelessness to a place where they are valued and have the potential for a better life.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
What else is required?
Compensation and Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time and part-time employees over 20 hours per week.
Salary: $26-$27 hourly based on experience and qualifications. Available for a full-time position.
Sign-On Bonus for Bilingual Applicants: $1,500 (Distributed in 3 parts: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, and $500 after 12 months of employment)
JOB TITLE: Recovering Specialist IV
LOCATION: Gateway Medical Sobering- Albuquerque, New Mexico
Who are we?
Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) is a nonprofit established in 1974 that offers addiction treatment with the goal of reducing substance use and mental health related challenges for people from all walks of life, including those from some of the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities. We practice our values of Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Compassion to provide youth prevention, youth and adult outpatient, sobering programs, withdrawal management, and co-occurring capable residential programs to support the well-being of women, men, youth, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC clients to live healthy, fulfilling and constructive lives. HSI is an inclusive workplace and a learning community where our collective experiences
enrich each other’s growth.
The Recovery Specialist IV position is a key position in carrying out daily activities and establishing connections with program participants at the Sobering Center. The position is central to monitoring and maintaining organization, structure and safety for all staff, clients and community members arriving and or residing at the Sobering Center. In this expanded role, the lead will take on the critical responsibility of training and onboarding new staff, ensuring they are fully prepared to meet the center's standards. They will also assume greater oversight of facility operations through the diligent monitoring and management of supplies. Furthermore, this position will support the center's evolving needs by undertaking special projects assigned by leadership.
How can you make a difference in people’s lives?
In this role, you’ll make a difference in the lives of people with substance abuse challenges, and often with co-occurring conditions. You’ll use and grow your skills in compassionate care, crisis intervention and de-escalation, in a supportive and inclusive work environment. You’ll have the opportunity provide our community with substance abuse treatment to help people who are just discovering possibilities in their journey, going from a place of hopelessness to a place where they are valued and have the potential for a better life.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor and observe Sobering Center client behavior and activity to ensure clients are safe, accounted for and stable.
- Must work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team at the Sobering Center
- Create and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for all clients at all times.
- Maintain facility cleanliness and organization daily. Primarily peer roles for those with lived experience.
- Understand best practices of the helping profession, including self-disclosure, professional boundaries, and ethics.
- Trained in crisis de-escalation.
- Responsible for client rounding using RFID monitoring technology.
- Ensure clients are safely stabilizing during observation rounds.
- Conduct screenings for participants needs and readiness for change.
- Provide recommendations for referrals based on assessment needs.
- Conduct screenings and assessments, having relevant registrations or certifications.
- Coordinate the administration of the VI-SPDAT assessment.
- Monitor and observe Sobering Center client behavior and activity to ensure clients are safe, accounted for and stable.
- Provide assistance with transportation and emergency response.
- Provide training support to new staff and guidance to ensure new staff is properly integrated into the program standards
- May be assigned special projects to further the progress of the program in meeting contractual obligations.
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What else is required?
- 2-3+ years of client monitoring experience working directly with SUD populations
- Basic academic knowledge and understanding of Substance Use
- Pursue accredited peer support certification or be certified peer specialist with New Mexico.
- Must have a NM driver’s license and a good driving record in good standing
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
- Fluency in at least one of New Mexico threshold languages (Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Dari, Arabic, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, and Diné (Navajo)
Compensation and Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time and part-time employees over 20 hours per week.
- Generous contribution medical, dental, Life and LTD for the employee and 50% for any dependents medical and dental coverage.
- PTO and Holiday pay.
- Retirement benefits after 6 months of service.
- Training and CEU opportunities.
- Fluency in at least one of New Mexico threshold languages (Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Dari, Arabic, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, and Diné (Navajo)
Salary: $26-$27 hourly based on experience and qualifications. Available for a full-time position.
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