Aftercare Recovery Specialist (Human Services Coordinator I)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Fitchburg, MA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Recovery from Addictions Program (RAP) operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a dynamic individual to participate in individual/team meetings and providing advocacy for clients while discharge plans are being developed and arranged. The selected candidate will cover the Central Area Region and will meet with clients on the unit and in the community on a regular basis with some travel to and from the RAP program in Taunton, required minimally at least 2 per month. The primary work location will be at 49 Nursery Lane Fitchburg, MA 01420. Selected candidate must attend orientation during first shift the first three weeks, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm in Taunton.

Requirements

• Ability to facilitate groups.
• Demonstrated understanding of boundaries and ethics
• Skilled in the ability to follow oral and written instructions/directions.
• Talent for establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships and deal tactfully with others.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with clients with primary substance use disorders; knowledge of substance use and treatment systems.
• Lived experience.
• Travel is required for this function: Incumbents who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.
• Applicants must have (A) at least three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time, professional experience in human services work or social work or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
• Based on assignment, travel may be required. Incumbents who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward individuals with substance use disorder.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the clinical and medical staff to establish client’s aftercare needs and provides follow-up on services; participates in team and discharge meetings.
• Creates service/support plans and goals for rehabilitation, stabilization, and delivery of services; supports clients through completion of services.
• Meets with clients on the unit and in the community on a regular basis to continue to provide support for community living needs, medical, psychiatric and rehabilitation services and other support services.
• Partners with clinical and medical staff to assess/determine the clinical and rehabilitative services needed by clients; refers to and arrange needed services and provides direct services on an interim basis.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings to assist with preparing service/support plans and crisis prevention plans.
• Monitors clients’, guardian’s, and family’s response to services; determines the effectiveness of services, arranges for and coordinates crisis intervention for individuals receiving services.
• Provides clients with professional comprehensive interdisciplinary social services, including casework and service placements, and provides consultation to other community, public, or private agencies.
• Recommends and refers to services relating to substance treatment services, benefits, housing, education, and employment.
• Conveys information and explains options to clients with varying expectations, needs, cultures, and languages and assists them in determining their best methods or actions.
• Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, educational conferences, and mandatory trainings to enhance professional and personal growth.
• Accompanies clients to appointments, court appearances, programs, and medical appointments; and assist as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree