Recovery Specialist - Mirasol Center For Healing (Friday-Monday 3pm-11pm)

Bay Cove Human Services•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Recovery Specialist at Bay Cove Human Services’ Mirasol Center for Healing provides direct support to individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorders and collaborates with the team to support the program’s day-to-day operations. The role supports individuals on their recovery and wellness journeys by providing compassionate, individualized care in a welcoming environment that promotes dignity and respect. This is a non-exempt position scheduled Friday through Monday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The pay rate is $20.40 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
Six months of experience in a health and human services-related field preferred, preferably working with people with co-occurring behavioral health and substance use disorders.
Flexibility to work scheduled weekends and, when available, additional shifts with reasonable notice.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to complying with federal and state policies, including 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA, within one week of hire and before providing direct services.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and appropriate boundaries.
Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
Basic proficiency with Windows, Word, Google Email, and Google Apps.
Ability to communicate with and interpret information, needs, and issues from providers, colleagues, people served, and visitors, including occasionally during emergencies.
Ability to communicate accurate information, instructions, and ideas clearly.
Ability to bend, retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to move frequently throughout the program, including up and down multiple flights of stairs, and sometimes push or pull equipment.
Ability to perform CPR, including chest compressions and rescue breathing, until medical professionals take over.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods as needed.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with lived expertise are encouraged to apply.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply; a pay differential is offered for fluency in certain essential languages.
Six months of health and human services experience, preferably with people with co-occurring behavioral health and substance use disorders.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive care to meet individuals’ needs and maintain a welcoming environment that promotes dignity and respect.
Conduct searches of belongings using trauma-informed practices upon admission, at discharge, and as directed by the leadership team.
Observe individuals’ wellbeing throughout shifts, conduct and document wellness checks at assigned intervals, and respond to changes in wellbeing according to agency protocol.
Observe and document self-administration of medications in accordance with program medication policies and procedures.
Promote participation in wellness and educational activities and assist with recreational activities under the clinical team’s guidance.
Help maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of the program, assist with meal preparation and cleanup, and prepare rooms for new admissions as assigned.
Promptly report safety, security, or maintenance issues to program leadership.
Use crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when necessary, including overdose prevention and rescue as needed.
Complete assigned documentation, including shift reports, checklists, and incident reports, accurately and promptly in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, supervision, and professional development sessions, and complete required training.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.