Clinical Recovery Specialist

Volunteers of America of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

20d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

VOAMASS is seeking a Clinical Recovery Specialist to support adult clients’ well-being and recovery in community-based residential programs in Boston. The organization operates four recovery homes serving individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Its programs use a client-centered, trauma-informed harm reduction framework and an integrated behavioral health care model focused on behavioral health, financial stability, and safe housing.

As part of the treatment team, the Clinical Recovery Specialist supports clients through daily living activities, educational and recreational activities, appointments, informal counseling, and other recovery-focused services. The role also helps maintain program safety and daily operations, including monitoring residents, supporting medication administration, documenting client interactions, and assisting with household and clerical tasks. VOAMASS offers training for candidates interested in developing skills in recovery or mental health services.

This is a full-time role with a Friday–Monday shift. Full-time hours may include overnight and weekend shifts. 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 services, mental health services, and/or care for co-occurring disorders.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Related work or personal experience in a recovery support environment.
• Interest in expanding skills in the recovery or mental health sector; VOAMASS offers a robust training program.
• Interest in developing and leading groups with the clinical supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal program security during assigned shifts, including regular room and house checks and resident counts at assigned intervals, usually hourly.
• Support clients in following program expectations and behavior-management practices; provide guidance and crisis counseling as necessary or directed.
• Participate in intake by taking calls, completing paperwork, and preparing rooms.
• Participate in discharge by packing and storing client items and cleaning the client’s area.
• Participate in the residential milieu and provide informal counseling to support program and client goals.
• Help clients meet household expectations, including obtaining cleaning supplies, dinner items from the pantry, 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 completing incident reports.
• Monitor the condition of the building and property and report security or maintenance issues to program leadership.
• Support staff in running groups and, in coordination with the clinical supervisor, develop and lead groups if interested.
• Document shift summaries and relevant client interactions, observations, and concerns.
• Attend required staff meetings and training and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned or needed to maintain the program’s security, integrity, and environment.

Benefits

• $500 sign-on bonus.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance; the employer pays 90% of the medical deductible and certain co-pays.
• Pre-tax savings options for health care, child care, transit, and parking.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• 24/7 nurse hotline for urgent health questions.
• Employee assistance program covering 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 program.
• Vacation 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 discount program for items and services including computers, cell phone plans and accessories, furniture, hotels, and vacation home rentals.
• Cash referral bonus with no annual cap for referring qualified employment candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed