Recovery Specialist, CSS, 32 Hrs, Evening Shift

UMass Memorial Health • Worcester, MA

33d • $20 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED/HiSet.
• Satisfactory CORI background check.
• Understanding of Addiction and Recovery
• Demonstrate person centered strength-based communication and relationship with Persons.
• Demonstrate effective communication with staff, peers and other professionals.
• Ability to observe, document, teach and respond to mental and physical health as well as other needs of clients such as community living skills

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree.
• Certification in addiction counseling
• Must have a current valid US-issued driver’s license and a registered, inspected and insured automobile for work related purposes including transporting clients in a personal vehicle [or a company vehicle.] except those working in Passages, MYR, Urgent Care, Detox & TSS.
• Previous human service experience.
• 2 years’ experience in the substance abuse field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the client admission process by completing all required documentation accurately, as required.  Searches clients and their belongings for contraband upon admission and as required.
• Serve as a residential counselor using recovery-oriented principles for specified number of residents as directed. Works as part of a team to create a safe therapeutic milieu by fostering a culture of recovery.
• Implements treatment plans; interventions and properly document using progress/service notes.
• Work with clients to assist with activities of daily living (ADL’s) which may personal hygiene and self-care skills, laundry, money management and budgeting, symptom management, relapse prevention, use of public transportation, problem solving and conflict resolution, and other interventions as necessary.
• Ensures healthy menu planning, food shopping, and meal preparation through coordination and assistance. MYR is excluded from this responsibility.
• Monitor clients’ medication, refills, documentation of medications and changes, assist with attending appointments, and safe storage. MYR is excluded from this responsibility.
• Work with clients to maintain the residence on a daily basis including chores, bedroom upkeep, yard and other light housekeeping duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees