Recovery Specialist - Part Time Overnight Shift

High Point & Affiliated Organizations•New Bedford, MA

19h•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, overnight Recovery Specialist position at Transitional Support Services (TSS) in New Bedford, MA. The role involves hourly safety checks, including entering clients' dorms to look for signs of life. The Transitional Support Services Programs (TSS) bridge the gap between detox and step-down services to residential after-care. High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency dedicated to treating and preventing substance use disorders and mental illness, offering a full continuum of care and support to individuals and families facing various challenges.

Requirements

TB Screening
CPR Certification
HPAO crisis de-escalation program
Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part2 and 45 CFR parts 160 & 164 HIPAA)
Therapeutic Boundaries Training
Ability to care for diverse populations
Incident Report Training
All Hazards Training
Infection Control Training
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Basic Computer Skills
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Responsibilities

Compliance with Federal Regulations regarding 42 CFR Part 2; Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations
Reviews and adheres to posted shift assignment at the start of shift
Observation and accounting of all patients at all times to ensure safety, entering findings of patient status into the EHR at a minimum of hourly
Monitor the milieu including bathrooms and group room for safe, clean and therapeutic environment at hourly and/or as needed
Understanding of emergency procedures and codes and remain calm in a crisis
Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner
Perform room inspections per policy and bag searches when directed
Ensure the unit is neat and clean, performing end of shift duties to maintain a therapeutic environment for patients and staff, and restock supplies as needed.
Attends Supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns and attend mandatory meetings
Perform any other duties as assigned by Recovery Specialist Supervisor, Nursing Staff, Nurse Manager, Program/Site Director, DON, COO.
Complete urine drug screens and breathalyzers when indicated
Perform and observe medication self-administration
Conduct room and bag searches when indicated
Facilitate assigned groups and enter notes into EHR
Transportation of residents, if applicable (policy and documentation must be complete)
Process new patient admission including the EHR process, an inventory and documentation of clothing, electronic and valuables and other forms as directed
Be familiar with BSAS regulation and adhere to the rights of patients as defined by DPH Patient Rights Standards (105 CMR 164.079)
Assist in verbal de-escalation and patient centered behavioral interventions with residents and provide crisis intervention as appropriate