This twenty-hour position involves assisting formerly incarcerated citizens and citizens in recovery from substance use disorder in the Greater Augusta area. Must be able to approach client interactions in nonjudgmental, positive ways, demonstrate a willingness to help all clients achieve their re-entry and recovery goals, and maintain rapport with both clients and resource partners within the community.
Reports To: ARRC Facility Director
Job Duties:
Facilitate daily operations of the center by providing an authoritative, role-modelling presence for clients and being available for them to discuss topics in a safe and confidential manner
Identify, brainstorm and encourage client re-entry and recovery plans
Identify, invite and oversee community resource partners to help enact plans
Perform research on clients' behalf regarding a wide array of topics
Fully document all client and community interactions
Other duties as identified by direct supervisor
Job Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
Ability to work independently
Professional physical presence and courteous conversational skills
Proper syntax and grammar ability for documentation
Passion for helping others to succeed
Ability to respond positively to constructive feedback and adapt appropriately
A good sense of humor!
Job Details:
This is a part-time salaried position. The salary will be $16,000 per year (equates to roughly $15.38/hr) and any lesser or greater hours worked one week will be compensated with an appropriately balanced schedule the following week. Because this position is grant funded, the salary is non-negotiable.
The Augusta Recovery Re-Entry Center is open to the public on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. You will be assigned to eighteen hours of coverage on those days, plus a two hour staff meeting on Wednesdays. Efforts will be made to keep the schedule consistent and work around your availability, but at least some weekend time will likely be required.
Given the nature of the position, lived experience with incarceration and/or substance use and at least one year of successful recovery/reentry is strongly preferred. However, lack of a criminal history will not necessarily be a disqualification for employment.