Afternoon Group Specialist

 

House of Hope (HOH) is seeking a dynamic, personable, creative, and whole-hearted individual to serve as a Group Specialist to conduct groups for women in recovery from substance use disorder at our Salt Lake City main treatment center. 

 

This position is an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy the challenge and growth from working closely with groups of people who are trying to make positive life changes. House of Hope has a dynamic team of clinicians and support staff dedicated to helping families overcome addiction and is the oldest substance abuse program in Utah, celebrating 70 years this year. 

 

Clinical supervision, curriculum, and training provided. 

 

About House of Hope 

Nestled between downtown Salt Lake City 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. 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. 

 

The successful House of Hope applicant will: 

• 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 

 

Do these qualifications match your education, experience, and/or skillset? 

• 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 work site 

• 21+ years old 
• Background check and drug test required 
• If in recovery, have at least 2+ years of sobriety 
• Vaccination against COVID-19 recommended as well as seasonal vaccination against the flu 
• Personal, reliable transportation and Utah driver’s license/good driving record required 

 

Hours/Schedule: 

• Part-time (Up to 28 hours per week) 
• Tuesday-Friday, 1pm-5pm  
• Mandatory training 2nd Monday of each month from 2:00pm – 4:00pm 

 

Wages & Benefits: 

• $16-18/hour, depending on education and experience 
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) available beginning day 1 (paid 100% by HOH) 
• 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after one year of employment 
• Employee recognition and other incentives occasionally offered 

 

Application Instructions 

Send the following to jobs@houseofhopeut.org: 

1. BRIEF STATEMENT OF INTEREST/COVER LETTER (may be in body of email)  

1. RESUME 

1. THREE (3) PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES 

  

House of Hope’s MISSION: 

• Treating substance use disorders, rebuilding lives, strengthening families, and empowering women. 

  

House of Hope’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Statement: 

• We celebrate diversity by elevating empathy, encouraging inclusivity, and challenging inequity through education, awareness, and action. 

 

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House of Hope (HOH) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action 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.