Recovery Support Specialist

Description The Opportunity Clinical Recovery Specialist Job Type Part-Time, Full-Time, Weekends Pay $19-21/hour Sign-on Bonus $500 sign-on bonus! We are seeking We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working with women on their path to recovery! 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 As the Clinical Recovery 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. VOAMASS operates 4 residential recovery homes in Boston neighborhoods, serving individuals with substance use and co‑occurring disorders. Our programs help 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/treatment 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. Qualifications Must have 1+ years of experience providing direct care service to clients Excellent professional boundaries Passion for helping individuals in substance use treatment services, mental health, and/or co‑occurring 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, evening, overnight and weekends. $19/hour for weekday shifts and $21/hour for overnight and weekend shifts! Key Responsibilities Provide internal security during assigned shifts, including making regular room/house checks and maintaining client counts at assigned intervals (usually every hour). Support clients in complying with program expectations and behavior management consistently; provide guidance and crisis counseling as needed or directed. Participate in the intake process by taking calls, completing paperwork, and preparing rooms. Conduct discharge by packing and storing client items, cleaning areas, etc. Participate in the milieu and provide informal counseling to residents to support program and client goals. Support clients in performing household expectations (e.g., procuring cleaning supplies, dinner items from pantry, additional 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 awareness of building and property condition and report any security or maintenance issues to 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 interested. Document shift summaries and relevant client interactions, noting observations or concerns throughout the shift. Participate in all staff meetings and training as required; maintain CPR and First Aid certifications. Perform other responsibilities as assigned to maintain program security, integrity, and environment. Since 1934, VOAMASS has provided critical services to residents of the Commonwealth. From pioneering early residential treatment programs in the 1960’s to leading today in the field of mental health programming, VOAMASS can be counted on to tackle our greatest challenges. Benefits – Full‑time Employees Excellent health, vision, and dental insurance with 85% of the 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 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, 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 Massachusetts