RISE Housing and Support Services has an opportunity for an empathetic, dedicated, and compassionate individual to conduct targeted outreach and engagement individuals in the community actively using. A successful candidate will be able to meet individuals where they are at in the community to provide information on harm reduction, access to harm reduction supplies, and connection to available services.
RISE offers a Care Coordinator:
- A starting rate of $20.00 per hour
- $1500 bonus after 6 months of employment
- A generous time off package: In your 1st year, earn up to 2 weeks of vacation time, 3 weeks of combined sick and personal time, enjoy up to 11 holidays, and a day off for your birthday
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and many other benefits
- An opportunity to gain experience in a human services field in a growing organization that likes to promote from within
- A supportive team and the independence to own your own role
- A family friendly atmosphere with wellness time, paid lunch hours, and recognition for your hard work and achievements
Overview of Job Responsibilities:
- Provide person centered outreach and engagement to individuals actively using
- Create and foster supportive relationships with individuals who have substance use disorder (SUD)
- Actively connect individuals to recovery services and the recovery community
- Model positive and appropriate behaviors and maintaining professional boundaries
To qualify you must have:
- Any combination of 3+ years of education and experience with the target SUD population
- An ability to operate independently, think on your feet, and follow your training
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal boundaries
- Our shared belief system in areas such as compassion, respect, positivity, and inclusion
- Clearance with all relevant background checks per RISE policies and governing regulations
- A valid NYS driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the RISE transportation policy
- A willingness to travel throughout Saratoga county and some schedule flexibility (including some evenings and weekends)
To start on the road to advancing your career in human services at our growing non-profit, please attach your resume and cover letter for consideration.
RISE Housing and Support Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.