Part-time, Salt Lake City
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
House of Hope is a nonprofit organization established in 1953 with the mission of empowering women, strengthening families, and promoting recovery in our community. As Utah’s oldest treatment center, HOH has 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 to make a difference in the lives of the families we serve.
Essential Functions
- 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
- 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/vaping, no nicotine at work site inside or outside all facilities during all work hours.
- Must pass extensive background check and drug test.
- If in recovery, have at least 2 years of sobriety.
- Vaccination recommended but not required.
- Must have own personal, reliable vehicle to use at work and current Utah driver’s license/safe driving record required.
- Vaccination against COVID-19 recommended as well as seasonal vaccination against the flu.
Education Required
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Hours & Schedule
- Part-time (Up to 28 hours per week)
- Tuesday-Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Mandatory training 2nd Monday of each month from 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wages & Benefits
- $18-20/hour, depending on education and experience
- Employer-provided Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary dental and vision, effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment
- 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days of employment
- Employee recognition, incentives, and bonuses offered
