Job Description
Looking for a career in mental healthcare and also looking for a fantastic work and life balance? Join the team at West River Mental Health where we strive to be the premier provider in the Black Hills. West River Mental Health has been providing mental health care in Western South Dakota since 1948 and is the largest, most advanced community mental healthcare facility in the region.
West River Mental Health is accepting applications for a Recovery Support Supervisor with our Full Circle program. This position provides guidance, training, and supervision to Recovery Support Educators to ensure that the Full Circle residential program runs efficiently and effectively on a day to day basis for the pregnant women and/or mothers in need of treatment and their children. Staff members have the opportunity to work in a collaborative setting and positively influence clients while providing a safe, confidential environment.
We offer an exceptional employee benefits package that includes health, dental, 401K, life insurance, short term disability, and long-term disability, EAP, PTO, paid holidays, and floating holidays. We provide our teams with a flexible schedule to accommodate important personal and family memories as well as encouraging professional growth.
Education and Experience
Two years’ experience in working in the substance abuse field or residential treatment center and supervising staff. Associates Degree in Human services or high school diploma or equivalent work experience in human services or group residential setting.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- General knowledge of substance use issues or willingness to develop an understanding.
- Knowledge of and skill in teaching basis life skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with clients and both internal and external customers.
- Ability to work successfully as part of a team to include demonstrating respect and collaboration.
- Ability to listen effectively, remain calm, and set boundaries.
- Ability to maintain a South Dakota driver’s license, vehicle liability insurance, and safely operate a vehicle in all weather conditions.
- Ability to respond to clients by phone and face to face in emergency situations.
This job is a Section 3 eligible job opportunity. We encourage applications from individuals that are low income and/or live in Public Housing and/or receive a Section 8 voucher. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
Summary
Rapid City is a community of 60,000 located in the beautiful Black Hills of Western South Dakota. Excellent schools, diverse community activities, and abundant recreational opportunities enhance our community. If you are seeking a city that offers big adventure yet rich with history and culture, Rapid City is it! You can have it all, from adrenaline-charged outdoor activities to thoughtful cultural pursuits and all the heart-stopping scenery in between. Rapid City sits in the heart of the Black Hills of South Dakota and is the second largest city in South Dakota. Rapid City is within an hour’s drive of six national parks and monuments and surrounded by a local culture that's rich with history and artistic expression.