Clinical Recovery Specialist

Voamass•Boston, MA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Recovery Specialist supports the well-being and recovery of adult clients in VOAMASS community-based residential recovery programs in Boston. The programs serve individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders and use a client-centered, trauma-informed harm reduction framework. Working as part of the treatment team, the specialist applies clinical and treatment best practices and may assist clients with daily living skills, lead educational or recreational activities, and accompany residents to appointments. The role also includes supporting program security, client needs, documentation, and the residential environment. VOAMASS offers a robust training program for people seeking to expand their skills in recovery or mental health services. The posting describes full-time and part-time opportunities, with full-time hours available on Friday through Monday and other full-time schedules including overnight and weekend hours. Pay is $19 per hour for weekday shifts and $21 per hour for overnight and weekend shifts. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

At least one year of experience providing direct care services to clients.
Excellent professional boundaries.
Passion for helping individuals receiving substance use treatment, mental health services, and/or services for co-occurring disorders.
Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.

Nice To Haves

Related work or personal experience in a recovery support environment.

Responsibilities

Provide internal program security during assigned shifts, including regular room or house checks and client counts at assigned intervals, usually hourly.
Support clients in complying with program expectations and behavior management consistently.
Provide guidance and crisis counseling as necessary or as directed.
Participate in intake by taking calls, completing paperwork, and preparing rooms.
Participate in discharge activities, including packing and storing client items and cleaning the area.
Participate in the milieu and provide informal counseling to residents in support of program and client goals.
Help clients meet household expectations, such as obtaining cleaning supplies, dinner items, and paper goods.
Perform clerical duties and cleaning activities, and assist with meal preparation as needed.
Oversee medication administration at designated times and document it appropriately, including incident reports.
Monitor the condition of the building and property and report security or maintenance issues to program leadership.
Support staff in running groups; interested recovery staff may work with the clinical supervisor to develop and lead groups.
Document shift summaries and relevant client interactions, observations, and concerns.
Participate in required staff meetings and training, and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned or needed to maintain program security, integrity, and environment.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance, with the employer paying 90% of the medical deductible and certain co-pays.
Pre-tax savings options for health care, child care, transit, and parking expenses.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
24/7 nurse hotline for urgent health questions.
Employee assistance program for family concerns, stress management, legal issues, and more.
Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
Pet insurance.
Tuition remission programs.
Loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Vacation benefits starting at three weeks and increasing to four weeks after three years of employment.
14 paid holidays.
Fitness and wellness reimbursement, including expenses such as gym membership.
Employee discounts on items and services including computers, cell phone plans, furniture, hotels, and vacation home rentals.
Cash bonus for referring qualified candidates, with no annual cap.
$500 sign-on bonus.