Recovery Counselor - Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Recovery Counselor (CIRC - Bilingual (Spanish/English))

COMHAR is a nonprofit community-based organization. Our mission is to provide health and human services that empower individuals, families, and communities to live healthier self-determined lives.

We are currently seeking a Bilingual Recovery Counselor in Spanish/English.

Responsibilities:

• Provide opportunities for individuals receiving services to direct their recovery process.
• Teach, coach, and motivate individuals in the acquisition and utilization of skills needed to facilitate their recovery.
• Educate individuals about available service options and choices.
• Promote the utilization of natural resources within the community.
• Facilitate the development of a sense of wellness and self-worth.
• Provide after-hours cellphone coverage on a rotating basis.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in human services
• Associate’s degree in human services and 1 year of work experience in mental health direct service. Or
• A CPS and 1 year of paid or volunteer work experience post-CPS certification in mental health direct service. Or
• A high school diploma or GED and 2 years of experience in human services, which must include 1 year of mental health direct service.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Knowledge (or willingness to learn about) community resources in the Philadelphia area.
• Willingness to work a flexible work schedule to include some evenings, weekends, and holiday hours.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.