Recovery Specialist - Per Diem

High Point & Affiliated Organizations • New Bedford, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SEMCOA's (Southeast Massachusetts Council on Advocacy) mission is to advocate for and provide support to individuals, families, and communities in the areas of substance use, mental illness, domestic violence, homelessness, and parenting. SEMCOA operates four emergency assistance congregate family shelters and additional scattered sites that provide supportive services to families and assist them with securing permanent housing. SEMCOA also provides residential recovery home treatment to individuals with substance use disorders, as well as transitional and permanent housing stability and support programs. Our portfolio also includes two graduate sober houses, the Family Preservation Program, as well as Greater Brockton and Greater Attleboro Taunton Healthy Families programs.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent GED
• Preferred or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of substance use disorders

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of substance use disorders
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism and boundaries
• Ability to hold clients accountable to program rules and policies
• Conduct and document groups
• Complete client admissions
• Complete property searches
• Complete hourly wellness checks
• Ability to navigate an EHR (training provided)
• Monitor clients while maintaining a therapeutic, safe and calm unit

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Long & short-term disability
• Retirement Plan
• FSA & DCA
• PFML
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus & Referral Programs
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Company paid CEU Trainings w/ Education days to complete CEU's
• Free meals at select programs (when available)
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees