Recovery Specialist - Evening Shift

GAAMHA•Gardner, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Specialist (RS) provides guidance and direction to residents and oversees resident activities in a Co-Occurring Enhanced Recovery Home and Therapeutic Farm Community in accordance with program policies. The RS will participate in ensuring the day-to-day operations of the program milieu support the culture of recovery and is both trauma and gender informed. Staff members should expect to take part in both indoor and outdoor activities year-round to support our residents’ individual service plans.

Requirements

Demonstrated capacity to support people in early recovery from Substance Use and Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders with both compassion and professionalism.
Excellent oral, written and social skills.
Able to demonstrate cultural competency.
Possess computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office.
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
Individuals with lived experience in recovery from SUD must possess at least 1 year of continuous sobriety.

Nice To Haves

CADC/LADC certification(s)
Experience in residential treatment setting

Responsibilities

Directs and supervises the daily schedules of The Carl E. Dahl House Recovery Program and its residents.
Responsible for daily monitoring of residents prescribed medication(s), refills and disposal of discontinued medication(s).
Witness and document residents’ daily medication intake on individual resident’s medication sheet.
Facilitates therapeutic groups using established curricula and create progress notes detailing attendance and participation of individuals.
Performs resident headcounts and wellness checks on all floors of house and in all outbuildings.
Prepare typed and/or legibly written reports as required and document relevant information in shift change logs.
Participate in the regularly scheduled staff meetings and monthly in-service trainings.
Monitor resident activity and physical plant conditions to ensure safety of residents and coworkers.
Transport residents as necessary.
Represent GAAMHA/Carl E. Dahl House in the community and conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the values and professional standards of the agency.
Adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies governing the disclosure of client identifying information and confidentiality.
Performs other duties as assigned.