Recovery Support Specialist

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC•Boston, MA

1d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

North Suffolk is looking for a Recovery Support Specialist to join our Residential Meridian House Team! The Recovery Support Specialist is responsible for the health, safety and quality of life of individuals in a residential setting through advocacy, teaching and service planning, individual and group counseling. This position is full-time; 36 hours per week. Schedule: Mon/Tues/Friday 2-10pm, Saturday 9am-9pm.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED equivalent required
A minimum of one year full-time substance abuse counseling experience.
If in recovery, must have a minimum of two years current continuous sobriety.
Must have a Massachusetts driver’s license.
Must have the ability to complete CPR/First Aid certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree and/or CADAC preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and/or participate with individuals, based on their needs in self-help skills, activities of daily living, socialization, leisure time and community integration.
Implement, teach and assist individuals with treatment plan goals and objective on a consistent basis.
Assist individuals in scheduling routine and preventative medical appointments, obtain and disseminate all reports to appropriate team members.
Attend all required trainings within prescribed timelines.
Transport individuals in agency vehicle as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities