Recovery Specialist - Overnight - Part Time

High Point & SEMCOA•New Bedford, MA

1d•$20 - $24

About The Position

Our Transitional Support Services Programs (TSS) offer co-ed services that bridges the gap between detox and step-down services to residential after-care. High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

Requirements

Applicants should have knowledge of substance use disorders & mental health conditions
Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, & boundaries
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent GED

Responsibilities

Facilitate & document groups discussions
Complete client admission documentation
Complete property searches, monitor clients while maintaining a therapeutic, safe, & calm unit
Observation & accounting of patients at all times insuring safety (hourly checks w/ documentation)
Escorting patients to meals & fresh air breaks
Attends required meetings & mandatory trainings
This is an awake shift, will have to go into client's dorms to look for signs of life during the hourly safety checks.