Recovery Support Technician

Share your recovery journey for the benefit of others. Experience the satisfaction of helping to facilitate self-directed recovery. This part-time position will work the first, third, and fifth Saturday and Sunday of every month from 3:00pm to 11:30pm in the Women's Unit of our Adult Residential program in Maryville, IL.This position is eligible for a shift differential.

Provide consumer-driven services. Model traits such as personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and hopefulness. Refer and link consumers to community resources. Attend meetings and consumer staffings and help to develop programs. With co-workers, supervisor, facility staff members and consumers, ensure a safe and sanitary living environment. Answer calls and messages, receive and distribute mail, and observe video surveillance equipment where applicable.

Promote the recovery model of treatment including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, health/wellness, and spirituality/connectedness.

Must be at least 21 years old. Must possess a minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Personal experience with recovery process and willingness to discuss it as appropriate. Demonstrated skills in human services and in services to adults. Demonstrated ability to work within organizational structure. Ability to accept supervision. Demonstrated ability to work constructively with consumers, treatment resources, and the community. Valid driver’s license, private auto insurance, and be insurable. Basic computer skills including MS Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, and an electronic medical record.

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs when that’s the case. Chestnut is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! You might be just the right candidate for another role. We’d love to explore the possibilities with you!

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.