Job Announcement
We want the best people and we don’t want biases holding us back. We strongly encourage people of every race, color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team.
(Applications accepted on a rolling basis) Marian House is currently hiring for a House Manager to manage the Marian House I and/or Marian House Family Program, both transitional facilities. There are multiple shifts available, including weekdays, weekends, overnights, and day shifts. The Weekend House Manager is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the house, making regular rounds, and being available to the residents in a supportive role. Residents are formerly homeless women and their children, most of whom have histories of chronic substance abuse, chronic mental illness, trauma, and/or long term incarceration. Marian House utilizes a team approach with the overall goal of helping residents achieve the maximum possible personal stability through mental health and recovery services.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience working with clients who have disease of addiction
- Sensitivity to and awareness of issues related to addiction, mental illness, and trauma
- Ability to manage crises and be firm with rules, while still treating residents with respect and dignity
- If in recovery, a minimum of 2 years sobriety
- High school diploma preferred
This is an hourly position and is a non-benefits position. Interested candidates please submit cover letter and resume to mlafon@marianhousee.org. No phone calls/faxes please.
DEI & Belonging Statement:
We want the best people and we don’t want biases holding us back. We strongly encourage people of every race, color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team.
Marian House is currently hiring for a part time Peer Recovery Support Specialist to provide substance abuse services and program coordination in our Women & Children’s Recovery Housing Program. Our clients are formerly homeless women with histories of chronic substance abuse, chronic mental illness, trauma, and/or long-term incarceration. Marian House utilizes a team approach with the overall goal of helping residents achieve the maximum possible personal stability through mental health and recovery services.
Duties:
- Advise family members & friends in how best to understand residents’ struggles & provide support during the recovery process.
- Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery using one-on-one and group sessions.
- Support clients in identifying and creating goals, developing recovery plans, with the skills, strengths, supports and resources to aid them in achieving those goals.
- Assist clients in obtaining decent & affordable housing of her choice in the most integrated, independent, and least intrusive & restrictive environment.
- Model effective coping techniques & self-help strategies.
- Assist in obtaining services that suits the individual recovery needs.
- Inform clients about community and natural supports and how to use them in the recovery process.
- Teach and role model the value of every individual’s recovery experience.
- Serve as a recovery agent, by providing and advocating for any effective recovery-based services.
- Assist clients in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma though self-advocacy.
- Work with the client and other treatment team staff to develop a treatment/recovery plan based on each liens identified goals.
- Support client’s vocational choices and assist them in choosing a job that matches their strengths.
- Assist client’s in working with their case manager or treatment team in determining the steps she needs to take to achieve these goals and self-directed recovery.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have current registration Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist
- Preferred weekend and nightshift availability
- Experience working with vulnerable populations
- Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft applications.
- Mature development of self as a professional with demonstrated knowledge of good work practices and of community resources
Disclosure: The specific statements shown in each section of this job description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The job’s responsibilities/tasks may be modified and/or expanded over time.
How to apply:
Send cover letter and resume to Mallory LaFon, mlafon@marianhouse.org - No phone calls please.
DEI & Belonging Statement:
We want the best people and we don’t want biases holding us back. We strongly encourage people of every race, color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team.
Marian House is currently hiring for a full time staff person to spend approximately half of work time assigned to each of the following roles in the transitional program. Residents are formerly homeless women, most of whom have histories of chronic substance abuse, chronic mental illness, trauma, and/or long-term incarceration. Marian House utilizes a team approach with the overall goal of helping residents achieve the maximum possible personal stability through mental health and recovery services.
- Therapist to provide psychotherapy to an assigned caseload of residents. The ideal candidate would be trained in at least one trauma-specific treatment modality (EMDR, IFS, TF-CBT). Would also strongly consider a candidate motivated to complete training and integrate trauma work into practice, with support and consultation from our clinical team.
2. IOP Counselor to provide services in our IOP, including:
- Completion of SUD evaluations
- Provision of ongoing SUD counseling
- Group facilitation
- Work with insurance companies to obtain authorization for services
- Maintenance and updating of IOP curriculum
- Maintenance of continuing education regarding current trends in SUD treatment
- Oversight and documentation of resident compliance with 12 step meetings
- Management of toxicology orders and schedule and documentation of results
- Provision of consultation and training to staff around SUD treatment and issues
- Support of residents in developing 12 step and other self-help programming
In addition, the Therapist/IOP Counselor would:
- Coordinate closely with other members of the clinical team
- Provide discharge planning and referral services when appropriate
- Participate in program meetings and activities
- Maintain complete, accurate, timely and legible client records
- Attend clinical reviews for assigned clients
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters level degree in psychology, counseling, or social work.
- Current independent licensure , i.e. LCPC or LCSW-C
- A minimum of 2-3 years experience providing psychotherapy
- Experience working with clients who have disease of addiction
- Background in trauma informed care, experience with trauma-specific treatment preferred.
- Experience in IOP setting with Medicaid population preferred
- Ability to work both independently and with the team
- Strong clinical knowledge of trauma, homelessness, and chronic mental illness
- Strong verbal, written, and computer skills
- For candidates in recovery, a minimum of 2 years of sobriety
Equipment Used
Personal Computers, Laser Printers, copier, scanner, fax machine, intra-office telephone system.
Special Requirements:
- Ability to organize, to keep records and manage a workload efficiently
- Ability to respect the diversity of population served and embrace those of different race, culture, social class, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle; reliable transportation for work; Maryland driver’s license preferred
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; ability to receive communication clearly
- Ability to work independently as the job requires
- Ability to maintain safety for self and others in an emergency
- Ability to absorb new information and skills
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule and adapt to changes in accordance with clients and the agency’s needs
- Commitment to the mission of Marian House
How to apply:
Send cover letter (optional) and resume (mandatory) to Mallory LaFon at mlafon@marianhouse.org - No phone calls please.