Safe Haven – Life Skills Specialist (Weekend)

April 25, 2020
By HOPE Baltimore
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HOPE – Helping Other People through Empowerment, Inc. is a wellness and recovery center focused on supporting adults in Baltimore City with mental health and sobriety. HOPE’s Safe Haven program, located on the eastside of Baltimore City, is a 20-bed low-barrier, non-traditional residential program for individuals who are chronically mentally ill and homeless as defined by HUD.

Currently we are seeking Life Skills Specialists to work weekends at Safe Haven. Duties include teaching independent life skills and activities of daily living, including, but not limited to: nutrition and food preparation, self-care, socialization, recreational engagement, money management, cleaning, and increasing adaptive behaviors. Responsibilities also entail monitoring medication compliance, maintaining resident records, maintaining facility cleanliness, and other duties as assigned.

You are a great fit if you can:
Communicate in a friendly, respectful, and effective manner with all walks of life
Practice positive, open, honest and supportive communication
Be flexible and innovative in the moment
Think critically and proactively problem solve
Effective at de-escalating crisis
Work with minimal oversight
Instill hope and promote recovery

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma and 1-year experience, associate degree preferred
  • Certified in CPR & First Aid, or within first month of hire
  • Knowledge of mental illness, addictions, and trauma informed care are a plus.
  • Ability to accept multiple pathways to recovery, including medication-assisted treatments, and the appropriate use of psycho pharmacological treatments for mental health diagnoses.

To apply send your cover letter & resume to info@HOPEbaltimore.com.

Start Date : 25 Apr 2020

Hours Per Eeek : 8hours

Shift : DAY: Saturday & Sunday from 8:00 am to 4:30pm, EVENING: Saturday & Sunday from 4:00pm to 12:00am (midnight), OVERNIGHT: Saturday & Sunday from 12:00am to 8:30am

Position Title : Safe Haven - Life Skills Specialist (Weekend)

Location : HOPE Center

Educational Requirements : High School Diploma w/experience

Licensure/Certification Requirements : Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Salary Range : $15/hour

Benefits : Paid time off, short term disability. major medical insurance is not offered.

Job Description : HOPE – Helping Other People through Empowerment, Inc. is a wellness and recovery center focused on supporting adults in Baltimore City with mental health and sobriety. HOPE’s Safe Haven program, located on the eastside of Baltimore City, is a 20-bed low-barrier, non-traditional residential program for individuals who are chronically mentally ill and homeless as defined by HUD. Currently we are seeking Life Skills Specialists to work weekends at Safe Haven. Duties include teaching independent life skills and activities of daily living, including, but not limited to: nutrition and food preparation, self-care, socialization, recreational engagement, money management, cleaning, and increasing adaptive behaviors. Responsibilities also entail monitoring medication compliance, maintaining resident records, maintaining facility cleanliness, and other duties as assigned. You are a great fit if you can: Communicate in a friendly, respectful, and effective manner with all walks of life Practice positive, open, honest and supportive communication Be flexible and innovative in the moment Think critically and proactively problem solve Effective at de-escalating crisis Work with minimal oversight Instill hope and promote recovery

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