What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Support Staff - FIRP position at Liberation Programs Inc.?
Families in Recovery Program:
Liberation Programs' Families in Recovery (FIRP) is an inpatient program in Norwalk, CT for pregnant and parenting women with children. FIRP has been in existence since 1994 and is unique in our region. It is the only inpatient treatment program for pregnant and parenting women in Fairfield County. Mothers can have up to two children ages birth to 10 years old, and FIRP is the only inpatient program in Connecticut where mothers can bring two children up to the age of 10 into the program with them. FIRP is gender and trauma sensitive with an emphasis on individual and family needs. Throughout treatment, mothers are supported in managing challenges related to substance use disorder (SUD), building, enhancing and maintaining life skills, peer-to-peer support and accessing resources to provide safe, nurturing homes for their children and themselves as they prepare to transition back to the community.
RECOVERY SUPPORT STAFF DUTIES
- Ensuring client services are on schedule and running smoothly
- Supporting counseling & other staff in daily activities
- Making sure all participants in the facility are safe and have their questions and needs taken care of in a timely manner
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Experience working in residential setting preferred
- Crisis management experience
- Computer literate
- Bi-lingual Spanish/English a huge plus
- Kind, Compassionate and Mission-driven
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Dependent Care, Parking and Transit
- 401K with Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off Policy
- HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness Participant
- Supportive Work Environment
Pay Rate: $17.50 / Hour
Who We Are:
Liberation Programs is one of Fairfield County's leading behavioral health organizations specializing in treatment for all types of substance use disorders including alcohol, opiates, depressants and stimulants. Our goal is to help individuals and families overcome addiction in order to restore their lives and ultimately strengthen our communities. Liberation provides services for youth, adults and families that include two inpatient treatment programs, outpatient and intensive outpatient services, health education for older adults and people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, treatment and resources for adolescents and their families, education and prevention efforts in the community, and permanent supportive housing for families. In operation since 1971, the agency has sites in Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk and Bridgeport and served more than 2,400 individuals in our last fiscal year.
Our Mission:
Liberation Programs' mission is to provide prevention, treatment and recovery services to help individuals and their families impacted by substance use and mental health conditions to foster hope and maintain wellness.
