ABOUT RECOVERY CAFÉ
We are a community of people who have experienced trauma and the results of trauma such as homelessness, addiction and other mental health challenges coming to know we are loved and that we have gifts to share.
To create a safe community in which all are valued, we will strive to:
Connect with divine Love in ourselves and others
Show respect
Cultivate compassion
Practice forgiveness
Encourage growth
Give back
Recovery Café was founded on the truth that every human being is precious and beloved regardless of past trauma, mental and emotional anguish, or addictive behaviors. We provide a beautiful, safe, warm, drug-and-alcohol-free space and loving community to anchor Café Members in the sustained recovery needed to gain and maintain access to housing, social and health services, healthy relationships, education, and employment. Our program is designed to help people maintain recovery, reduce return to use, and fulfill their potential.
THE JOB
Under the direction of the South Lake Union Operations Manager, the Recovery Specialist ensures the Café community is one that embraces, promotes and maintains a stance of radical hospitality in the context of loving accountability. This person is dedicated to providing a safe and secure space for individuals to be known, heard, and supported while developing the tools necessary for sustainable recovery. This person provides direct service to Members and Community Volunteers and works with a team of full-time and on-call floor staff. This position will have a special focus on supporting the meal program, to include preparing, cooking, serving and all other aspects of our meal program.
PRIMARY DUTIES
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
Why Should You Apply?
ABOUT RECOVERY CAFÉ
We are a community of people who have experienced trauma and the results of trauma such as homelessness, addiction and other mental health challenges coming to know we are loved and that we have gifts to share.
To create a safe community in which all are valued, we will strive to:
Connect with divine Love in ourselves and others
Show respect
Cultivate compassion
Practice forgiveness
Encourage growth
Give back
Recovery Café was founded on the truth that every human being is precious and beloved regardless of past trauma, mental and emotional anguish, or addictive behaviors. We provide a beautiful, safe, warm, drug-and-alcohol-free space and loving community to anchor Café Members in the sustained recovery needed to gain and maintain access to housing, social and health services, healthy relationships, education, and employment. Our program is designed to help people maintain recovery, reduce return to use, and fulfill their potential…
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
Please email cover letters and resumes to Elizabeth Reilly at elizabeth@recoverycafe.org. No calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please email cover letters and resumes to Elizabeth Reilly at elizabeth@recoverycafe.org. No calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.