Recovery Specialist

SOUTH MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL • Framingham, MA

2d • $0 - $19 • 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.

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

Nice To Haves

• Lived experience with substance use and in recovery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily/nightly and weekend activities and clients.
• Provide individual, group, and crisis counseling.
• Supervise client compliance with COE 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
• Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D
• Long-Term Disability
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program
• Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage
• EyeMed Vision Insurance
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Term and Whole Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Hospital indemnity
• Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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