Recovery Specialist - Mirasol Center For Healing (Friday & Saturday 11pm-7am)

Bay Cove Human Services•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Recovery Specialist provides direct support to individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorders and collaborates with the team to support the program’s day-to-day operations. The role contributes to Bay Cove Human Services’ mission by supporting individuals on their recovery and wellness journeys. This is a non-exempt position scheduled Friday and Saturday from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The pay rate is $20.40 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
Six months of experience in a health and human services-related field preferred, ideally working with people with co-occurring behavioral health and substance use disorders.
Flexibility to work scheduled weekends and, when available, additional shifts as needed with reasonable notice.
Understand and adhere to federal and state policies, including 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA, within one week of hire and before providing direct services.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and boundaries.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Basic proficiency with Windows, Word, word processing, Google Email, and Google Apps.
Ability to meet the physical demands of lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, moving throughout the program and up and down multiple flights of stairs, performing CPR as needed, and remaining stationary for extended periods as needed.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Lived expertise; candidates with lived expertise are encouraged to apply.
Bilingual language skills; a pay differential is offered for fluency in certain essential languages.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive care that meets individuals’ needs and creates a welcoming environment promoting dignity and respect.
Search individuals’ belongings using trauma-informed practices upon admission, at discharge, and as directed by the leadership team.
Observe individuals’ wellbeing throughout shifts, conduct and document wellness checks at assigned intervals, and respond to observed changes according to agency protocol.
Observe and document self-administration of medications in accordance with program medication policies and procedures.
Promote participation in wellness and educational activities and assist the clinical team in facilitating recreational activities.
Help maintain the program’s cleanliness, assist with meal preparation and cleanup, and prepare rooms for new admissions as assigned.
Promptly report safety, security, or maintenance issues to program leadership.
Use crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when necessary, including providing overdose prevention and rescue as needed.
Complete assigned shift reports, checklists, and incident reports accurately and promptly in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, supervision, and professional development sessions, and complete required training.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Communicate and interact with providers, colleagues, people served, and visitors, including detecting and interpreting information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, sometimes during emergencies.
Communicate accurate information, instructions, and ideas so others understand.
Lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds; move throughout the program, including up and down multiple flights of stairs, and sometimes push or pull equipment.
Conduct CPR, including chest compressions and rescue breathing, as needed until relieved by medical professionals.
Remain stationary for extended periods as needed.
Work flexibly and responsibly as agency needs evolve; act with integrity, respect individuals’ dignity and value, demonstrate job knowledge and advocacy, promote diversity and inclusion, and collaborate compassionately with stakeholders and partners.