Recovery Specialist

SOUTH MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL • Framingham, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ensure the safety and security of the clients and the house during off hours in a recovery and assist clients as needed.

Why Work for SMOC?

Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

Requirements

• This role requires working with female clients. Due to privacy and safety requirements this position is designated as female only.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Understanding of the disease concept of addiction
• Knowledge of the 12 Step program
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Understanding of boundaries
• Valid Driver’s License required

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily/nightly and weekend activities and clients.
• Provide individual, group, and crisis counseling.
• Supervise client compliance with Serenity House rules.
• Provide assistance in crisis intervention situations and refer clients as needed.
• Perform periodic walk thrus and log in census.
• Contribute to a supportive interpersonal atmosphere.
• Record and file necessary paperwork.
• Supervise medication process and times.
• Conduct monthly fire drills.
• Meet bi-weekly for supervision.
• Must be able to drive the SMOC Program van to transport clients.
• Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
• Attend & participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
• Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
• Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as, SMOC policies & procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

What This Job Offers

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