Recovery Specialist - Mirasol Center For Healing (Friday & Saturday 11pm-7am)

Bay Cove Human Services, Inc.•Boston, MA

About The Position

Bay Cove Human Services is a nonprofit organization that provides individualized and compassionate services to people facing challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness. The Recovery Specialist at Mirasol Center for Healing provides direct support to individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorders and collaborates with the team to support day-to-day program operations. The role supports individuals in their recovery and wellness journeys. This is a non-exempt position scheduled for Friday and Saturday, 11 p.m.–7 a.m. The pay rate is $20.40 per hour. Bay Cove Human Services is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
Six months of experience in a health- or human-services-related field preferred, ideally working with people with co-occurring behavioral health and substance use disorders.
Ability to work scheduled weekends and, when available, additional shifts as needed with reasonable notice.
Understand and adhere to 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, Microsoft Word, Google Email, and Google Apps.
Flexible and responsible work style responsive to the agency’s evolving needs.
Integrity and respect for the dignity and value of all individuals.
Ability to demonstrate the agency’s mission through job knowledge, pride in the role, and advocacy.
Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion and working compassionately and collaboratively with stakeholders and partners.
Ability to communicate accurate information, instructions, and ideas clearly.
Ability to bend, retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment up to 20 pounds; move frequently throughout the program and up and down multiple flights of stairs; and remain stationary for extended periods as needed.
Authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Six months of health- or human-services-related experience, preferably with people with co-occurring behavioral health and substance use disorders.
Lived expertise.
Bilingual fluency in certain essential languages; a pay differential is offered for candidates with such fluency.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive care that meets individuals’ needs and fosters a welcoming environment promoting dignity and respect.
Search individuals’ belongings using trauma-informed practices upon admission, at discharge, and as directed by the leadership team.
Observe individuals’ wellbeing, 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 program cleanliness, 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 shift reports, checklists, incident reports, and other assigned documentation 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.
Communicate and collaborate with providers, colleagues, individuals served, visitors, and other stakeholders; quickly detect and interpret information, needs, and issues, including during emergencies.
Perform CPR, including chest compressions and rescue breathing, as needed until medical professionals arrive.
Move throughout the program, including using multiple flights of stairs, and lift or carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.