Recovery Specialist

Advocates • Worcester, MA

51d • $19

About The Position

The Recovery Specialist is responsible to assist in the oversight of the daily activities within the assigned program maintaining a milieu environment that is conducive to the goal of substance free living while ensuring the safety of the residents in the program. Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff. Are you ready to make a difference?

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED with minimum of one year experience in human services field.
• Understanding of the disease concept of addiction and knowledge of the multiple pathways to recovery.
• If applicable, a minimum of three continuous years of sobriety.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Ability to communicate effectively including in writing and ability to use good judgment.
• Ability to read English and communicate effectively in the primary language of the program to which they are assigned.
• Must have sensitivity to the needs of the population.
• High energy level and ability to function in a team atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of individuals served within the program. Provide crisis management and mediation.
• Accurately maintain shift communication logs.
• Provide all safety checks throughout the day and overnight hours.
• Provide medication observation and adhere to medication observation policies.
• Assist and participate in all regularly scheduled social recovery activities and services occurring during assigned shift.
• Support the peer driven social model within the milieu by empowering the residents in conflict resolution and decision-making.
• Assist with the coordination of maintaining the program food and supply needs as required.
• Transport residents or accompany them to appointments/meetings as assigned.
• Ensure a clean, safe and home-like environment for residents.
• Remain alert at all times throughout scheduled work shift.
• Participate in core training and maintain certification of required trainings.
• Attend and actively participate in supervision and staff meetings.
• Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates Human Rights Policy.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the agency's policies and procedures.
• Strictly follow all agency Performance Standards.

Benefits

• Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement.
• We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees