Group Specialist, Part-time Afternoon (SLC)

About House of Hope

Nestled between downtown SLC and the University of Utah, House of Hope (HOH), a local nonprofit, empowers women, strengthens families, and promotes recovery in our community. As Utah’s oldest treatment center, we have a long legacy of employing staff who are dedicated to the mission of spreading hope, nurturing healing, and encouraging personal growth in our colleagues, our clients, and our organization. House of Hope is proud to serve underserved populations and passionate about providing quality care to clients.

We offer a culture of camaraderie, creativity, and collaboration as we work collectively to make a difference in the lives of the families we serve.

House of Hope is a non-profit organization providing substance use disorder treatment and behavioral health services to help women rebuild their lives and strengthen their families in seven facilities in SLC and a campus in Provo.

House of Hope’s Mission

• Treating substance use disorders, rebuilding lives, strengthening families, and empowering women. Our values include accountability, collaboration, compassion, diversity, integrity, respect, and safety.

Primary Responsibilities

House of Hope offers a collaborative team culture where employees are supported professionally and personally. Working at House of Hope provides you with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others while advancing your career in a challenging and welcoming work environment. Our goal is to help staff build sustainable, fulfilling careers while doing meaningful work with our client population. If you are passionate about helping others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Primary responsibilities include:

• Conduct groups for women in substance use disorder treatment (residential and outpatient) on topics concerning recovery, such as relapse prevention, healthy pro-social behaviors, relationship enhancement, conflict resolution and other social, emotional, and mental health topics pivotal to stabilization and recovery.
• Actively and creatively facilitate group topics to motivate women to gain insight into negative behavior patterns and self-defeating actions and then to acquire new behavioral and cognitive skills to promote positive change.
• Ensure proper record-keeping and daily notes from group work.

Qualifications, Experience & Skillset

We are looking for a passionate, knowledgeable, and caring individuals who can both complete the following requirements and add to our culture of caring and understanding:

• Can engage with women from diverse backgrounds with empathy and various learning styles.
• Has a basic understanding of human behavior, addiction, group dynamics, and women’s issues.
• Has assertive communication skills and great with stress management.

Agency Requirements for All Employees

• Non-smoking worksite: no tobacco products allowed.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must pass extensive post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug test.
• If in recovery, must have at least 2+ years of continuous sobriety.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and climb stairs.

• Must have own reliable transportation, current driver’s license, clean driving record and willing to transport clients in own car and agency vehicles on occasion.
• Must be able to adhere to ethical standards and maintain confidentiality.
• Must have a compassionate and empathetic approach to working with individuals facing substance use and mental health challenges.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Hours & Schedule

Part-time (Up to 28 hours per week): Tuesday to Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., with mandatory training on the 2nd Monday of each month from 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Additional hours may be available during the mornings throughout the summer to provide coverage for vacations.

Wages & Benefits

$18-$20 per hour, based on education, experience, and any licensure.

Part-time benefits package, including:

• Voluntary dental and vision insurance, effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment;
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program;
• 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days of employment; and
• Employee recognition and other incentives.

House of Hope (HOH) is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on achieving the HOH mission without regard to race, ethnicity, skin color, nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, mental and developmental abilities, physical ability, or religious belief. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.