Lead Recovery Specialist

Default Brand; New Bedford (MA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Long & Short-term disability

Retirement Plan

FSA & DCA

PFML

Employee Assistance Program

Bonus & Referral Programs

Free meals at select programs (when in

Unmatched Leave Time (FT)

Descripción de la vacante

SEMCOA in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Lead Recovery Specialist for our residential program. This full-time role requires leadership, strong communication, and a commitment to safety as residents receive care and support.

You will help train staff, manage daily operations, document in the EMR, and ensure adherence to regulations. The position offers day shifts, a 40-hour week, and a pay range of $20–$25 per hour depending on experience.

Formación

• Minimum high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum one year leadership experience.
• Must learn and use the EMR system and other software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of confidentiality rules (HIPAA) and related regulations.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training are required.
• TB/Flu assessment participation may be required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide staff training and onboarding for Recovery Specialists.
• Assist RS Supervisor in recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Facilitate monthly RS meetings and support leadership.
• Adhere to emergency procedures and participate in debriefings.
• Maintain a professional, therapeutic milieu and model best practices.
• Monitor residents for safety and document hourly checks.
• Maintain wellness and logs, including medications and reports in the EMR.
• Assist with bed management, intake, and data entry in EHR.
• Prepare reports and ad hoc documentation for leadership.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

De-escalation knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Medication safety oversight

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

EMR/Electronic Medical Records

UKG system

Descripción del empleo

Program & Location: Monarch House - New Bedford, MA

Education: Minimum of High School Degree or GED preferred
Pay Range: $20-$25/hr (dependent on relevant experience)
Status: Full Time, 40hrs/week
Shifts:Day shifts, schedule TBD

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.

Lead Recovery Specialist Residential Requirements

• Must always present as courteous and professional
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion
• Proficient and knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPAO`s electronic medical records
• Must have the ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner
• An understanding of the relationship between substance uses and mental health issues and/or self-help programs
• Understand and maintain appropriate boundaries and ethics
• Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations and HIPAA Regulations
• Certification in the HPAO approved de-escalation program
• CPR Certification
• TB/Flu Assessment

Lead Recovery Specialist Residential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs and ensures completion of staff training, orientation for Recovery Specialists on staff;
• Provides assistance to Recovery Specialist Supervisor / Program Director in all areas of recruitment and onboarding of Recovery Specialist staff, when requested
• Provides assistance to leadership in facilitating the monthly RS Meeting;
• Understanding emergency procedures and codes; participating in de-briefing meetings;
• Sets a professional, positive and therapeutic atmosphere for the milieu and acts as role model for other staff;
• Observation and accounting of patients/residents at all times insuring safety (hourly checks) as well as documentation;
• Monitoring and documenting compliance to wellness check policy with tracking log for camera review;
• Perform resident searches of rooms, property and person in a professional manner that adheres to company policy; (Include UDS, Breathalyzer, Handheld Wand, etc.)
• Observe and document resident self-administration of medication;
• Train new staff to procedures and policies related to medication self-administration and other RS tasks;
• Attend all supervision, program, and staff meetings as directed by RS Supervisor, Site Director/Program Director or the Clinical Supervisor;
• Will assist program management with UKG task, as needed;
• Ensure residents are adhering to house policies and rules and encourage resident to take accountability for their actions;
• Ensure all areas in residential home are safe and secure and immediately report areas of non-compliance to Clinical Supervisor and Program/Clinical/Administrative Director;
• Process new Residents, perform bed management, input resident data into EHR, search property and resident for contraband
• Manages and maintains all supporting documentation and reporting, including, but not limited to, Medication Logs, Temperature Logs, Visitors Log, Sign-In and Sign-Out Log, group notes and attendance sheets, and ad hoc reports as requested by Clinical Supervisor or Program Director;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the RS Supervisor, Site Director/Program Director or the Clinical Supervisor.

Lead Recovery Specialist Residential Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Degree or GED preferred
• Minimum of one year experience in leadership role, preferred
• 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)

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

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