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NUWAY is Hiring a Recovery Housing Advocate - Part-time Overnights Near Saint Paul, MN
Recovery Housing Advocate (Arrigoni East - Saint Paul) #1347
Arrigoni is currently looking for candidates to work at our Saint Paul location in a part-time capacity as a Recovery Housing Advocate. The ideal candidate would have past experience in mental health or substance abuse and have availability weekend overnights (Friday and Saturday 3rd shift 11:30pm-8:00am). Other shifts available based on facility needs.
Organization Overview The NUWAY Alliance is a nonprofit organization created in October 2019 with a mission to provide leadership, innovation, and recovery access in response to national and local trends in behavioral healthcare. It provides overarching leadership and management to NUWAY, Cochran Recovery Services, The Gables, and the NUWAY Recovery Foundation. In addition to very competitive compensation packages, NUWAY Alliance has best in class benefit offerings for employees including company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, a 403(b)-retirement plan with an extremely generous company match, and much more!
Position Overview
Recovery Housing Advocate’s supervise and manage resident’s behavior and help manage resident crisis situations when necessary. Recovery Housing Advocates require self-confidence, professionalism and the ability to exercise individual discretion and judgment. They must manage competing demands on their time and adhere to program schedule and rules. This includes situations where a resident may be under the influence of a controlled substance or struggling with mental health symptoms; the Recovery Housing Advocate will respond in a professional, therapeutic and positive manner. They must be able to react and respond to medical emergencies conveying a positive and professional image to residents, staff and visitors. Recovery Housing Advocates must be able to maintain resident confidentiality in accordance with state and federal guidelines and HIPAA requirements.
Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:
Age 18 or older
Current First Aid/CPR certification and Medication Administration certificate obtained within 30 days of starting work
Able to pass Minnesota DHS background study
Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds
Have skills and knowledge acquired through at least one of the following:
A course of study in a health or human services related field leading to a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or Associate’s degree;
One year of experience with the target population served;
Experience as a certified peer specialist according to Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.0615; or
Meet the requirements for unlicensed personnel under Minnesota Statutes, sections 144A.43 to 144A.483
Completion of vulnerable adult mandated reporter training
Completion of orientation training when offered by the Department
Must be free of problematic substance use for at least one year immediately preceding employment and must sign a statement attesting to that fact
Physical Demands: Sitting for extended periods of time. Daily use of general office and/or residential facility equipment. Lifting (max 50 pounds), minimal reaching, bending and stooping. Ability to effectively navigate program or office environment such as ascending and descending steps, passing through doorways and entrances, and accessing program/office facilities
Preferred:
High School Diploma or GED
Hold a current driver's license appropriate to the vehicle used if transporting recipients of Housing Support
Previous experience in an addiction treatment facility, residential facility or experience working in the substance use disorder and/or mental health field
Competent computer skills and able to effectively enter information in various systems
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.