Recovery Specialist -

Beth Israel Lahey Health

2d • $20 - $24

About The Position

The Recovery Specialist works at the Hart House, a long-term residential recovery home providing a structured, 24-hour rehabilitative environment for pregnant and/or parenting women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. The program helps residents develop skills to maintain sobriety and the education, skills, and guidance needed to become effective, nurturing parents. Services include individual, family, and group therapy, parenting education, and other supports. The position offers an opportunity to provide a positive presence for people struggling with addiction.

The Recovery Specialist helps maintain a safe and structured program environment, supervises and monitors clients, supports admissions, searches client belongings as directed, and completes required documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• All staff must be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the substance use population is preferred.
• A valid Massachusetts driver’s license in good standing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and structure of the program milieu by monitoring client activities.
• Observe and supervise clients and the unit, including conducting client well-being checks every 30 minutes.
• Conduct telephone admission screenings and perform other admissions duties.
• Search client belongings upon admission and discharge, or as otherwise directed by a supervisor.
• Complete checklists, shift documentation, and record keeping in a timely manner and in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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