Engagement Specialist / Recovery Coach Part-Time SAT/SUN (25-24)

Agency Name: Network180

Agency Contact: Maiya McKnight

• Position Type: Part Time
• Job Type: Permanent
• County: Kent
• Salary Range: 17.24 - 22.86 per Hour
• Send applications to: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8df9834b-214d-4b03-9226-1a39c652f1f9&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=517949&source=CC2&lang=en_US
• Please include your resume when applying.

Position: Engagement Specialist / Recovery Coach
Req.#: 25- 24
FTE: Less than part time, Non-Exempt
Unit: UAW
Department/Location: Access Services
Wage range: $17.24 – $22.86. Hourly offer rate commensurate with experience.
Additional Compensation: $2 shift differential.

Engagement Specialist / Recovery Coach

Network180 employees make a difference in people’s lives every day, making our community a better place to live. We are the behavioral health community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others.

We are seeking an Engagement Specialist / Recovery Coach.

If assigned to Substance Use Engagement Center, where individuals who are actively intoxicated and/or individuals who have recently used alcohol or other drugs can safely recover from acute intoxication, will engage with the individuals accessing the center, performing needs assessments, completing recovery plans, and referring to appropriate services. The SUD Engagement Center will provide alternatives to jail, emergency departments, and other emergent behavioral health services. This service will not provide long-term (more than 23 hours) housing, medical detoxification, psychiatry, or residential substance abuse treatment, however linking and coordination with these types of community resources will be provided. Additional resources provided will include access to showers and hygiene products, food, and clothing.

Engagement specialists will have specialized training in working with the unique needs of women with a substance use disorder though collaboration and partnership with providers in the community. The engagement specialist identified for the women’s specialty will both staff the Engagement Center as well as assist the Mel Trotter Outreach team.

If assigned to other areas of Mel Trotter, ensure individuals understand their care, assisting them with medical follow through, building rapport and following up after appointments to encourage honest/accurate communication and reporting of symptoms/problems to the medical team. Determine which individuals may need to be directed to behavioral health screening and assisting them in access. Assist individuals towards harm reduction, wellness, and readiness for treatment.

This position is 16 hours a week, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm, every other Saturday and Sunday. There are no on call, or holiday requirements for this position. This assignment is in person at Mel Trotter Ministries – 225 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

Network180 has made the safety of our employees a priority. We provide Personal Protection Equipment to our employees and thorough safety and cleaning protocols are in place. Job interviews are being conducted in person or via the internet.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Certified Peer Recovery Mentor or willingness to create a plan to obtain State Certification as a Peer Recovery Mentor within two years of employment.
• In stable recovery.
• Actively participating in a recovery program (12 step, church/spiritual, or other recovery support group).
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use.
• Knowledge about substance use disorders as it pertains to recovery and crisis planning.
• Work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities.
• Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good problem-solving skills.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

For a detailed job description and responsibilities please see pdf document attached to this posting on the Network180 career’s site. Applications are accepted until position has been filled. Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates in E-Verify.

Network180 is a drug and alcohol-free workplace, which includes the prohibition of medical and recreational marijuana use. Successful completion of a drug screen is part of our background check process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616 336-3909 or jobs@network180.org.

We are committed to attracting a diverse and talented work force to meet the needs of our diverse community. Network180 offers an attractive benefit package including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

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