Alumni House Support Spec. - Behavioral Health

Department:

36635 Aurora Psychiatric Hospital - Alumni Residence

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

16

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday- Sunday 3:30pm-12:00am days may vary

Pay Range:

$20.80 - $31.20

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversees the operations of the Alumni House and Light House, which includes assisting the manager with budget planning for the facilities.
• Provides outreach and engagement that offers an introduction to recovery, and some hope, to people thinking about not yet in recovery.
• Maintains current knowledge and information on community resources. Assists in managing the process of obtaining services from multiple systems (such as primary and mental health care, child welfare, and criminal justice). Facilitate communication with health care providers and arrange transportation to and from medical services.
• Identifies patient needs and seeks to meet their necessities and to resolve issues within scope of job. Asks supervisor or Mental Health Professional for assistance with issues beyond the scope of job.
• Coordinates and maintains a safe and sober housing environment. Provides routine inspections to ensure tenant compliance to lease expectations. Communicates and consistently enforce House rules and expectations.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in working with people with Substance Abuse Disorders and interaction with community support programs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Familiar with the understanding of Addictions and Recovery principles required. Knowledge of substance abuse treatment, support groups and the recovery model.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people with Substance Abuse Disorders.
• Knowledgeable of community resources.
• Must be able to function independently, delegate appropriately and be well organized. Demonstrates organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain an atmosphere of respect and dignity with the agency and foster good working relationships between and among staff, volunteers and participants.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Basic skills using the Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word) or similar products.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Will frequently be required to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance, and will occasionally be required to lift over 25 lbs. with assistance.
• May be exposed to the following hazard: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.