Recovery Specialist (part-time)

Recovery Specialist (part-time)

Location: Lowell, MA - Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS) Inpatient Treatment Program

Schedule: Friday-Saturday, 7:00am-3:30pm and/or 3:00pm - 11:30pm and/or 11:00pm-7:30am. Sunday-Monday, 3pm-11:30pm and/or 11pm-7:30am

Pay rate: $20.00-$23.00/hour

The Recovery Specialist is responsible for:

• Maintaining a safe environment at all times with an emphasis on high-quality services and customer satisfaction.
• Facilitating the movement of clients around the building and grounds in a safe and orderly fashion.
• Providing transportation for clients and in support of program operations using the program vehicle when needed.
• Conducting alcohol and drug screens on clients using an approach that demonstrates respect and dignity for the clients.
• Assisting with admission and discharge procedures as required.
• Overseeing the clients' general housekeeping chores with participation in light housekeeping as needed, ensuring that the units remain clean and orderly.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in substance abuse or mental health field preferred, not required.
• Must have excellent verbal, social and writing skills.
• Must display the use of appropriate independent judgment to determine appropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies.
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting with clients, families, staff and regulatory agencies.
• Must have basic ability in use of computers to be able make entries and utilize electronic health records.