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Recovery Support Educator

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Rapid City, SD

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Community Health, Customer Relations, Driver's License, First Aid, Healthcare, Healthcare Software, High School Diploma, Liability Insurance, Medications, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Rapid City, SD
POSTED
Today
Description

Looking for a career in mental healthcare and also looking for a fantastic work and life balance? Join the team at West River Mental Health where we strive to be the premier provider in the Black Hills. West River Mental Health has been providing mental health care in Western South Dakota since 1948 and is the largest, most advanced community mental healthcare facility in the region.

West River Mental Health is accepting applications for Full time and Part time Recovery Support Educator with our Full Circle program. This position works with individuals on developing daily living skills and building positive social skills in order to achieve the client's highest level of independence and recovery. Staff members have the opportunity to work in a collaborative setting and positively influence clients while providing a safe, confidential environment.

We offer an exceptional employee benefits package that includes health, dental, 401K, life insurance, short term disability, and long-term disability, EAP, PTO, paid holidays, and floating holidays. We provide our teams with a flexible schedule to accommodate important personal and family memories as well as encouraging professional growth.

Requirements

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED and some experience preferred working in the substance abuse field. We will train in defensive driving, CPR, First Aid, and Medication Management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  1. General knowledge of substance use issues or willingness to develop an understanding.
  2. Knowledge of and skill in teaching basis life skills.
  3. Ability to interact professionally with clients and both internal and external customers.
  4. Ability to work successfully as part of a team to include demonstrating respect and collaboration.
  5. Ability to listen effectively, remain calm, and set boundaries.
  6. Ability to maintain a South Dakota driver's license, vehicle liability insurance, and safely operate a vehicle in all weather conditions.
  7. Ability to respond to clients by phone and face to face in emergency situations.

This job is a Section 3 eligible job opportunity. We encourage applications from individuals that are low income and/or live in Public Housing and/or receive a Section 8 voucher. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

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