OVERNIGHT Recovery Support Specialist

Voamass • Boston, MA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Support Specialist supports the well-being and recovery of adult clients in community-based residences serving people with substance use and co-occurring disorders. The program uses a client-centered, trauma-informed harm reduction framework and integrates behavioral health care with support for financial stability and safe housing. As part of the treatment team, the specialist helps clients work toward personal goals using clinical best practices. Duties may include assistance with daily living skills, educational and recreational activities, and transportation to and from appointments. The employer offers a robust training program for candidates seeking to expand their skills in recovery or mental health services.

This is a full-time overnight position scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., paying $21 per hour. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience providing direct care services to clients.
• Excellent professional boundaries.
• Passion for helping individuals receiving substance use treatment services and people affected by mental health disorders.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Related work or personal experience in a recovery support environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal program security during assigned shifts, including regular room or house checks and client counts at assigned intervals, usually hourly.
• Support clients in complying with program expectations and behavior management consistently.
• Provide guidance and crisis counseling as necessary or directed.
• Participate in intake by taking calls, completing paperwork, and preparing a room.
• Assist with discharge by packing and storing client belongings and cleaning the area.
• Participate in the milieu and provide informal counseling to residents in support of program and client goals.
• Support clients with household needs and expectations, including obtaining cleaning supplies, dinner items, and paper goods.
• Perform clerical duties and cleaning activities, and assist with meal preparation as needed.
• Oversee medication administration at designated times and document it appropriately, including incident reports.
• Monitor the condition of the building and property and report security or maintenance issues to program leadership.
• Support staff in running groups; work with the clinical supervisor to develop and lead groups if interested.
• Document shift summaries and relevant client interactions, observations, and concerns.
• Attend required staff meetings and training and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned or needed to maintain program security, integrity, and environment.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance; the employer pays 90% of the medical deductible and certain co-pays.
• Pre-tax savings options for health care, child care, transit, and parking, including a flexible spending account.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• 24/7 nurse hotline for urgent health questions.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition remission programs.
• Loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Vacation starting at three weeks and increasing to four weeks after three years of employment.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement, including expenses such as gym membership.
• Employee discount program.
• Cash referral bonus with no annual cap.
• $500 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed