Clinical Recovery Specialist

Clinical Recovery Specialist Job Type: Part-Time, Weekends, Full-Time Pay: $19-21/hour Sign-on bonus: $500 What We Do 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 toward a healthy life: behavioral health, financial stability, and safe housing. Role Overview You will 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 serves 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 Clinical Recovery Specialist will make a difference in the lives of our clients through the use of clinical best practices. Activities may include personal assistance in completing daily living skills, leading educational and recreational activities, and accompanying residents to and from appointments. Qualifications Must have 1+ years of experience providing direct care service to clients Excellent professional boundaries Passion for helping individuals in substance use treatment and those affected by mental health disorders Related work or personal experience in a recovery support environment is a bonus Hours Full-Time and Part-Time hours are available, including days, evenings, overnight, and weekends. Pay: $19/hour for weekday shifts and $21/hour for overnight and weekend shifts. Key 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. Perform other responsibilities as assigned or needed to maintain the program's security, integrity, and environment Benefits Excellent health, vision, and dental insurance with 85% 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 VOAMASS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Volunteers of America of Massachusetts