Recovery Specialist - Per Diem

GAAMHA•Petersham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Specialist (RS) provides guidance and direction to residents and oversees resident activities in Family Supportive Housing in accordance with program policies. The RS will participate in ensuring the day-to-day operations of the program to support the culture of recovery and is both trauma and gender informed. The RS will interact with the resident and their child(ren) while also taking part in daily scheduled activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Candidates identifying as being in recovery from SUD, one year of continuous sobriety is required.
Excellent oral, written, and social skills.
Demonstrated capacity to support people in early recovery from substance use disorders.
Cultural competency.
Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.

Nice To Haves

CADC/LADC certification(s).
Experience working with homeless individuals and families with substance disorders.
Experience in a residential treatment setting.

Responsibilities

Directs and supervises the day-to-day operations of the living environment, coordinates on-site activities, and will assist residents with life skills and cooperative living at the Family Supportive House.
Responsible for daily monitoring of residents prescribed medication(s), refills, and disposal of discontinued medication(s). Observes and documents residents’ daily medication intake on individual resident’s medication sheet. For children under 18, the RS will observe the resident parent administer the child’s medication.
Responsible for appropriate oversight of the program that includes safety issues, assurance of a drug and alcohol-free environment, and 24/7 availability for emergencies.
Performs resident headcounts and wellness checks on all floors of facility and surrounding property.
Monitors resident activity and physical plant conditions to ensure safety of residents, children, and coworkers.
Knows and enforces the requirements and procedures for reporting suspected cases of child abuse and neglect in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 119, Section 51A.
Facilitates therapeutic groups using established curricula and create progress notes detailing attendance and participation of individuals.
Prepares typed and/or legibly written reports as required and document relevant information in shift change logs.
Transports residents, as necessary.
Participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings and monthly in-service trainings.
Represents GAAMHA/FSH/Greenwich House in the community and conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the values and professional standards of the agency.
Adheres to applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies governing the disclosure of client identifying information and confidentiality.
Performs hourly checks on all shifts, including the awake overnight shifts.
Accurately documents in Kipu all required shift notes to include hourly bed checks on all residents.
Performs other duties as assigned.