Clinical Recovery Specialist — Residential Care

Volunteers of America of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Volunteers of America of Massachusetts is seeking a Clinical Recovery Specialist to support adult clients in community-based residences, focusing on recovery and well-being. You will perform direct care, crisis guidance, and structured activities within a trauma-informed framework while ensuring safety and program adherence.

The role involves shift-based duties, including overnight/weekend coverage, with a $500 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years of experiences providing direct care service to clients.
• Excellent professional boundaries.
• Passion for those 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!

Responsibilities

• Provide internal security for the program during assigned shifts, including making regular room/house checks and maintaining clients' count at the assigned intervals (usually every hour).
• Support clients in complying with program expectations and behavior management consistently. Provide guidance and crisis counseling as necessary and or as directed.
• Participate in the intake process by taking calls, completing paperwork, and preparing for a room. Participate in discharge by packing and storing client items, cleaning area, etc.
• Participate in the milieu and provide informal counseling to residents to support program and client goals.
• Support clients in performing household expectations (i.e., procuring cleaning supplies, dinner items from pantry, addition 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 an awareness of the condition of the building and property and report any security issues or maintenance issues to the 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 they are interested.
• Document shift summary and document relevant client interactions, taking note of relevant observations or concerns throughout shift.
• Participate in all staff meetings and staff training, as required; maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned or needed to maintain the program's security, integrity, and environment

Skills

Direct care experience

Professional boundaries

Compassionate care

Job description

Volunteers of America of Massachusetts is seeking a Clinical Recovery Specialist to support adult clients in community-based residences, focusing on recovery and well-being. You will perform direct care, crisis guidance, and structured activities within a trauma-informed framework while ensuring safety and program adherence.

The role involves shift-based duties, including overnight/weekend coverage, with a $500 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.