Recovery Specialist - Inpatient

Recovery Specialist

Contract guarantee hours= 72 hours biweekly on all assignments these guaranteed hours do not include any "on-call" time worked. Comments and notes: BILH coversheet required at time of submission. Only female candidates will be considered for this position due to patient population being female only. Location: Hart House - Sun-Thurs 11:30p-8a - 32h/week. Clients are provided with the medical and emotional support that they need during one of the most pivotal stages in the recovery process. Services include individual case management and group treatment services focused on assisting the client with accessing step-down levels of care. The recovery specialist position is a great opportunity for someone who seeks to be a positive presence in the lives of those who are struggling with addiction.

Essential responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Ensuring the safety and structure of the program milieu by monitoring client activities.
• Observes and supervises clients and unit; conducts 30-minute client well-being checks.
• Conducts telephone admission screenings as well as other admissions duties.
• Searches client belongings on admission and at discharge, or as otherwise directed by supervisor.
• Completes all necessary checklists, shift documentation and record keeping in a timely manner in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience working with substance use population is preferred
• Valid MA driver's license in good standing preferred
• Must be separated from any BILH affiliated facilities for 6 months prior to being considered.