OVERNIGHT Recovery Support Specialist

Volunteers of America of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

just now • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working with men on their path to recovery! Through our powerful integrated behavioral health care model, we bring together vast resources from a diverse team of caring staff to help each client meet their personal goals. The care we provide paves the way for greater opportunity and second chances by focusing on the critical pillars towards a healthy life: behavioral health, financial stability, and safe housing. As the Recovery Support Specialist, you’ll have a dynamic and critical role in our community-based residences supporting the well-being and recovery of adult clients in our programs. Our Program serve individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders and helps people recover and achieve wellness through a client-centered, trauma-informed harm reduction framework. As part of the treatment team, the Recovery Support Specialist will make a difference in the lives of our clients through the use of clinical best practices. Activities may include personal assistance in the completion of daily living skills, leading educational and recreational activities, and accompanying residents to and from appointments. The Recovery Support Specialist is about making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. VOAMASS is looking for candidates with experience in the human services field and will offer a robust training program to those looking to expand their skillset in the recovery or mental health sector!

Requirements

• Must have 1+ years of experiences providing direct care service to clients
• Excellent professional boundaries
• Passion for those helping individuals in substance use treatment services and those affected by mental health disorders
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Related work or personal experience in a recovery support environment is a bonus!

Responsibilities

• Provide internal security for the program during assigned shifts, including making regular room/house checks and maintaining clients' count at the assigned intervals (usually every hour).
• Support clients in complying with program expectations and behavior management consistently. Provide guidance and crisis counseling as necessary and or as directed.
• Participate in the intake process by taking calls, completing paperwork, and preparing a room. Participate in discharge by packing and storing client items, cleaning area, etc.
• Participate in the milieu and provide informal counseling to residents to support program and client goals.
• Support clients in performing household expectations (i.e., procuring cleaning supplies, dinner items from pantry, addition paper goods as needed).
• Perform clerical duties, cleaning activities and assist with meal preparation as needed.
• Oversee medication administration during set times and document appropriately, including incident reports.
• Maintain an awareness of the condition of the building and property and report any security issues or maintenance issues to the program leadership.
• Support staff in running groups. Recovery staff may work with the clinical supervisor to develop groups and run them within the program if they are interested.
• Document shift summary and document relevant client interactions, taking note of relevant observations or concerns throughout shift.
• Participate in all staff meetings and staff training, as required; maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned or needed to maintain the program's security, integrity, and environment.

Benefits

• Excellent health, vision, and dental insurance with 90% of medical deductible and certain co-pays paid by employer
• Multiple opportunities to use pre-tax dollars to save for expenses such as health care (flexible spending account), child care, transit, and parking
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• 24/7 nurse hotline for urgent health questions
• Employee assistance program to provide help with family concerns, stress management, legal issues, and more
• Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Tuition remission programs
• Loan forgiveness (Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program)
• Generous vacation benefits, starting at three weeks and moving to four weeks after three years of employment
• 14 paid holidays, higher than industry average
• Fitness/wellness reimbursement to cover expenses such as gym membership
• Employee discount program on hundreds of items such as computers, cell phone plans and accessories, furniture, hotels, vacation home rentals, etc.
• Cash bonus, with no annual cap, for referring other qualified candidates for employment

What This Job Offers

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