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Job description
Recovery Specialist
Program & Location: Monarch House - New Bedford, MA
Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
Pay Range : $19-$24/hr
Status: Per Diem, Weekends are required
Shifts: 7am-3:30pm, 3pm-11:30pm, or 11pm-7:30am; must also be available to pick up shifts as needed
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Long & short-term disability
Retirement Plan
FSA & DCA
PFML
Employee Assistance Program
Bonus & Referral Programs
Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
Company paid CEU Trainings w/ Education days to complete CEU's
Free meals at select programs (when available)
Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)
About Us
SEMCOA's (Southeast Massachusetts Council on Advocacy) mission is to advocate for andprovidesupport to individuals, families, and communities in the areas of substance use, mental illness, domestic violence, homelessness, and parenting. SEMCOA operatesfour emergencyassistancecongregate family shelters and additional scattered sitesthat provide supportive services to families andassistthem with securing permanent housing.SEMCOA also provides residential recovery home treatment to individuals with substance use disorders, as well as transitional and permanent housing stability and support programs.Our portfolio also includes two graduate sober houses, the Family Preservation Program, as well as Greater Brockton and Greater Attleboro Taunton Healthy Families programs.
Recovery Specialist Requirements
TB Screening
CPR Certification
HPAO crisis de-escalation program
Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part2 and 45 CFR parts 160 & 164 HIPAA)
Therapeutic Boundaries Training
Ability to care for diverse populations
Incident Report Training
All Hazards Training
Infection Control Training
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Basic Computer Skills
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Recovery Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
Compliance with Federal Regulations regarding 42 CFR Part 2; Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations
Reviews and adheres to posted shift assignment at the start of shift
Observation and accounting of all patients at all times to ensure safety, entering findings of patient status into the EHR at a minimum of hourly
Monitor the milieu including bathrooms and group room for safe, clean and therapeutic environment at hourly and/or as needed
Understanding of emergency procedures and codes and remain calm in a crisis
Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner
Perform room inspections per policy and bag searches when directed
Ensure the unit is neat and clean, performing end of shift duties to maintain a therapeutic environment for patients and staff, and restocks supplies as needed.
Attends Supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns and attend mandatory meetings
Perform any other duties as assigned by Recovery Specialist Supervisor, Nursing Staff, Nurse Manager, Program/Site Director, DON, COO.
Recovery Specialist - Residential Services Duties & Responsibilities
Complete urine drug screens and breathalyzers when indicated;
Perform and observe medication self-administration;
Conduct room and bag searches when indicated;
Facilitate assigned groups and enter notes into EHR
Transportation of residents, if applicable (policy and documentation must be complete);
Process new patient admission including the EHR process, an inventory and documentation of clothing, electronic and valuables and other forms as directed
Be familiar with BSAS regulation and adhere to the rights of patients as defined by DPH Patient Rights Standards (105 CMR 164.079)
Assist in verbal de-escalation and patient centered behavioral interventions with residents and provide crisis intervention as appropriate
Recovery Specialist Qualifications
A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent GED, preferred.
One year of experience in substance use/behavioral health field is preferred but not required.
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Worksite address
new bedford, MA, 02746, US
Who can apply
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