Massachusetts Veterans Jobs

Responsibilities: Empower Persons with substance abuse treatment needs to exercise autonomy in all aspects of their life. Assist with identifying choices and developing skills in self-advocacy. Collaborate with other staff to ensure that the Person?s perspective is always included, that preferences are recognized and that choices are maximized. Provide training and consultation to staff to facilitate the understanding of Person perspectives as needed. Provide guidance to Person in recovery process. Provide advocacy, support, and education during orientation and throughout service delivery. Assist Person with being able to identify personal methods of recovery from mental illness and/or substance use and to develop self-management plans to address their experiences. Promote hope and empowerment through meetings and support with Persons. Collaborate with the staff to ensure that the Person?s perspective is always included, that preferences are recognized and that Person choices are maximized. Participate in the development of Treatment Plans (TPs). Assist the Person and the staff in developing Person centered plans. Assist Persons with communicating their personal recovery goals. Education Preferred General Equivalent Diplom or better. High School or better. Experience Preferred Receiving substance use services or received services in the past and have self-knowledge to manage their illness with an established recovery process. 1 year: Paid or volunteer experience working with adults with substance abuse disorder. Requisition Number: ACCSR008668