Copy of Recovery Specialist Part-Time Sat & Sun (7am to 3pm)

Opportunities to Join Our Amazing Team • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Oversees the day-to-day activities at the program and ensures the safety and security of residents at all times. Staffs the front desk, answers the phones, manages the daily client schedule, ensures that all client activities are completed, and manages the safety and security requirements for the house. Responsible for completing regular rounds, facilitating groups, and other administrative duties as assigned. Provides crisis intervention and medication monitoring. Must have computer/data entry skills. Must be English/Spanish bilingual. All shifts (day, evening, overnight, and weekends) are awake shifts.

Requirements

• Must be familiar with the structure and activities that occur during each shift.
• Strong verbal/written skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as member of a treatment team.
• English/Spanish Bilingual required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with clients, vendors, and external providers in a professional manner.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to understand and manage moral/ethical boundaries with clients/staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to meet the training requirements of the position.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of addiction recovery process, or willingness to acquire within first six months of employment.
• Counseling and Substance Abuse training.
• CPR Certification.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Bicultural preferred.
• Experience working at a front desk area preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Recovery Specialist in a residential program.
• Minimum of two (2) years in recovery if applicable.
• SERV Safe Certification or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Implements all safety and security requirements for the house, including fire drills, evacuation procedures, and alarm and camera monitoring.
• Reports all safety and security concerns to appropriate authorities and staff.
• Responsible for crisis intervention, counseling, and groups as needed.
• Must participate in all mandatory safety and security trainings.
• Must participate in regularly scheduled Program and All Agency meetings.
• Coordinates all scheduled client activities and refers clients to appropriate staff for support.
• Monitors the front door and answers the front desk phone.
• Ensures that all windows and doors are secure and alarms are set.
• Ensures that all items that are potentially dangerous are secured in a locked location, i.e. knives, curling irons, irons, razors, etc.
• Monitors all use of client medications, including over-the-counter medications.
• Makes client medications available at prescribed intervals.
• Observes and records that all medication has been taken in the medication log.
• Secures all client personal property in the designated secure location and completes property log.
• Conducts walkthroughs every two hours and complete H.M. checklist and logs as required.
• Ensure all clients, visitors and staff sign in and out.

Benefits

• Compensation: $18.50-24.50 base rate per hour (per applicable shift differentials)
• Sick Pay
• Employee Ticket at Work (Discounts for Entertainment, travel, movies; etc.)
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Increased Salary for Credentials and more....

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED