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Catholic-Charities-Diocese-of-Worcester-Inc lists this Recovery Specialist PT Sat & Sun 3PM-11PM opportunity in leominster, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Recovery Specialist PT Sat & Sun 3PM-11PM
Professional Leominster, MA, US
WRP PT Recovery Specialist- Sat-Sun 3PM-11PM
Job Description
Job Title: Recovery Specialist
Program: Women's Recovery Program
Location: Leominster, Massachusetts
Reports To: Recovery Specialist Supervisor
Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 3:00PM- 11:00PM
Primary Responsibility: Provide guidance and direction to residents and oversee resident activities to ensure conformance with program policies. Participate in ensuring the day-to-day operations of the program milieu support the culture of recovery and is both trauma and gender informed.
Direct and supervise the daily schedules of Women's Recovery Program and its residents
Daily monitoring of residents prescribed medication(s), refills and disposal of discontinued medication(s). Witness and document residents’ daily medication intake on individual resident’s medication sheet. This includes documentation and verification on MAT’s and pain medications prescribed to residents
Act as a counselor, lecturer, and group leader in the rehabilitation program
Participate in the regularly scheduled staff meetings and monthly in-service trainings
Admit new residents to the program in the absence of the program counselors
Transport clients as necessary
Licenses:
Valid driver’s license
Knowledge/Experience:
Willing to become First Aid/CPR certified and trained in overdose prevention/ Narcan
Demonstrated knowledge of the human services field with a special knowledge in substance use and co-occurring disorders within the Recovery Home model of treatment
Possess a base of knowledge from introductory courses in addiction and co-occurring disorders as well as course experience in the skills and techniques of a Recovery Specialist
Possess a base skill set with computer technology, particularly Microsoft Office
Recovering individuals should possess a solid foundation with their personal sobriety and abstinence, while being active in a recovery program outside of the work environment
Physical/Mental Requirements:
Ability to climb stairs to make rounds throughout the residents’ rooms and areas of the building and program property while on duty (every 30 minutes minimum)
Normal range of hearing and vision, with or without correction
Must be able to communicate effectively with the staff, residents, and peers
Ability to enforce the staff / administrative decisions around resident cases and communicates these decisions to the residents without altercation
Recovering substance users should have a solid foundation in their individual recovery program when addressing personal addiction and recovery needs
Requirements:
Willing to obtain CPR-First Aid certification
Training in Overdose Prevention / Narcan OR ability to be trained and acquire certificate
Demonstrated knowledge of the human services field with a special knowledge in substance use and co-occurring disorders within the Recovery Home model of treatment
Must have a base of knowledge from introductory courses in addiction and co-occurring disorders as well as course experience in the skills and techniques of a Recovery Specialist.
Why Join Us?
Catholic Charities Worcester County offers a supportive and mission-driven workplace where your work makes a meaningful impact in the community. We value our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support their well-being and work-life balance.
Benefits for Full-Time and Part-Time Employees (30+ hours/week) include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Financial Assistance Program
Paid vacation time (full-time employees earn up to 3 weeks in their first year)
Paid holidays (17 company holidays in 2025 for full-time employees and for part-time employees scheduled to work on the date of the holiday)
At Catholic Charities, you will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to helping individuals and families thrive.
Catholic Charities Worcester County is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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Worksite address
leominster, MA, 01453, US
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