Since 1972, Places for People has helped individuals in the St. Louis community find and define their places in the world.

Specifically, our mission is to provide caring, effective services to help those with the greatest challenges recover from mental health illness and associated chronic illnesses.

We fundamentally believe that each person we serve deserves a chance to be their best selves and we want to help them get to that point.

SOME perks of working at Places for People:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

Paid Vacation Time (6.67 hrs/month) and Sick Leave (10 hrs/month)

Free Employee Assistance Program

8 paid holidays

Flexible work schedule

403(b) Retirement Plan contribution

Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate

Supervision available for licensure during work hours and at no cost

Loan forgiveness through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) for specific positions

AT&T Wireless membership perks

On-site fitness center

An ever-expanding Wellness and Wellbeing Program

General Description

The Recovery Center Specialist provides services designed to improve and enhance clients’ levels of independence in activities of daily living, social/recreational skills, problem-solving, personal health/wellness, and employment-related activities. The person filling this role is expected to work M-F, 8am-4pm, with the flexibility of being available during evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.

The individual filling this position must display HOPE for the future while only settling for EXCELLENCE in execution through positive COLLABORATION with others and displaying COMPASSION for our mission. You must be ready to make an incredibly rewarding and strong impact on our community.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for assessing and evaluating the physical, psychiatric, vocational, social, and situational needs of person served and engaging person served and treatment team members
• Develop and implement rehabilitation plans; work and communicate with other concerned professionals (from Places for People and other agencies) in order to coordinate services that focus on rehabilitation, wellness, and vocational/academic pursuits
• Complete assigned case records and report service activities accurately, comprehensively, and within required standards outlined per agency standards
• Communicate across teams regarding any treatment concerns or any progress toward the Recovery Center goals
• Intervene in crisis situations and deescalate volatile situations
• Develop and supervise activities that address the needs of special populations such as dually diagnosed person served with substance abuse/mental illness, homeless/mental illness, developmental disabilities/mental illness
• Facilitate regularly scheduled activities at the Recovery Center focused on the following areas: personal enrichment, health and wellness, coping skills, social skills building, prevocational and academic activities, and recreational/leisure activities
• Transport person served on out trips and other activities
• Assists the supervisor in promoting and supporting the person served with self-help, empowerment, and advocacy related activities
• Required to work outside regular office hours (including some evenings, weekends, holidays, and the entire annual overnight trip) to provide support, leadership, and appropriate crisis intervention
• Light janitorial duties to contribute to the upkeep to organizational, maintenance, physical and general environment of the Recovery Center
• Completes annual training requirements as outlined by agency requirements and supervisor
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent and four years of relevant experience in mental health and/or substance abuse OR
• BSW or Bachelor’s degree in a social services field
• Co-occurring/Substance Abuse Certification preferred
• Med Tech Training, First Aid & CPR certification

Physical Requirements: Stand, bend, kneel, lift (20-30 lbs); navigate steps or use appropriate accommodations; drive and sit for hours at a time.

No phone calls, please.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.