Night Recovery Specialist - Safe, Compassionate Care

Advocates; Chandler Hill (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates is seeking a Recovery Specialist in Massachusetts to support residents in a substance-free living environment. You will supervise daily activities, manage crises, perform safety checks, and observe medications while upholding Advocates' human rights policy.

The role requires a High School Diploma/GED, prior experience in human services, and the ability to work a 10pm-8am Thursday to Saturday schedule on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with minimum of one year experience in human services field.
• Understanding of the disease concept of addiction and knowledge of the multiple pathways to recovery.
• If applicable, a minimum of three continuous years of sobriety.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Ability to communicate effectively including in writing and ability to use good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of individuals served within the program. Provide crisis management and mediation.
• Accurately maintain shift communication logs.
• Provide all safety checks throughout the day and overnight hours.
• Provide medication observation and adhere to medication observation policies.
• Assist and participate in all regularly scheduled social recovery activities and services occurring during assigned shift.
• Support the peer driven social model within the milieu by empowering the residents in conflict resolution and decision-making.

Skills

Crisis management

Mediation

Effective communication

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Advocates is seeking a Recovery Specialist in Massachusetts to support residents in a substance-free living environment. You will supervise daily activities, manage crises, perform safety checks, and observe medications while upholding Advocates' human rights policy.

The role requires a High School Diploma/GED, prior experience in human services, and the ability to work a 10pm-8am Thursday to Saturday schedule on site.