Announcement #0532-A
Aletheia House is looking for a social worker to provide behavioral health services that promote
recovery to adult men who have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder, including an
opioid use disorder. Area served is Jefferson County, Alabama.
Position Summary:
The social worker is responsible for providing services that promote recovery for clients living in
a residential treatment facility.
Location of Position: 135 Finley Avenue West, Birmingham, AL 35204
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide appropriate support and supervision of Men’s Hope residential clients that
promote their recovery
Help organize activities that support recovery including arranging in-house support group
meetings and attendance at outside support group meetings.
Help organize social and recreational activities that can be offered in-house and outside
the program, including activities that can include family members and/or partners
Ensure groceries and supplies are available to clients and are ordered in compliance
with agency guidelines
Assist clients to take their medications appropriately. Maintain MAC worker certification.
Assign chores and other tasks to clients and monitor their completion.
Transport clients to outside activities, shopping, etc.
Work with maintenance worker to ensure maintenance issues are addressed in a timely
manner.
Enforce program rules in a fair and consistent manner.
Complete required documentation is an accurate and timely manner.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required. Maintain first aid/CPR certification.
Work with maintenance worker to ensure maintenance issues are addressed in a timely
manner.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work.
-Current or MAC certification eligible
-Valid driver’s license and a good driving record required
-Motor Vehicle Report required
Job Salary:
$32,500-$36,000
Hours:
Full-Time, Exempt, Monday – Friday 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm (40 hours)
Benefits:
Benefits are excellent including health insurance with dental, retirement, paid vacations and
paid sick leave. We also provide educational opportunities that prepare staff to become certified
as Addiction Professionals.
To Apply:
Individuals who are interested should send an email with one attachment including cover letter
and resume to jobs@specialkindofcaring.org, fax cover letter and resume to 205-203-4843, or
apply directly at: www.specialkindofcaring.org.
Insert in the subject line SW-0532-A
* Please include both documents in one attachment to be considered for candidacy.
