Recovery Specialist - Full Time Day Shift

Default Brand; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long & short term disability

Discounted auto/home and renters insurance

403b – Retirement

FSA & DSA

Employee Assistance Program

Free & Discounted Courses to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach

Company Paid CEU Trainings

Free meals at Select Programs (when available)

Unmatched Leave Time

Job summary

Default Brand is hiring a Recovery Specialist for their Transitional Support Services in New Bedford, MA. This full-time role focuses on providing support in a therapeutic environment and requires skills in crisis intervention and patient care.

Ideal candidates should have at least a high school diploma, and certifications in CPR and related training. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $21 to $26 per hour along with various benefits including medical insurance, paid training, and unmatched leave time.

Qualifications

• Must pass TB screening and hold CPR certification.
• Experience in crisis de-escalation and confidentiality training is required.
• Ability to provide care to diverse populations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with confidentiality regulations and conduct regular patient observations.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment by ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Participate in mandatory supervision and meetings.

Skills

TB Screening

CPR Certification

Crisis de-escalation program

Confidentiality training

Therapeutic Boundaries Training

Ability to care for diverse populations

All Hazards Training

Infection Control Training

Basic Computer Skills

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Recovery Specialist - Full Time Day Shift

Job Category: Support

Requisition Number: RECOV003747

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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New Bedford, MA 02740, USA

Description

Recovery Specialist

Program/Location: Transitional Support Services (TSS) - New Bedford, MA
Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
Pay Range: $21-$26/hr
Status: Full Time, 40hrs/week
Saturday-Tuesday 7am-3:30pm AND Friday 3pm-11:30pm

About Us

Our Transitional Support Services Programs (TSS) offer co‑ed services that bridges the gap between detox and step‑down services to residential after‑care.

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community‑based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

Recovery Specialist Requirements

• TB Screening
• CPR Certification
• HPAOcrisisde‑escalation program
• Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part2 and 45 CFR parts 160 & 164 HIPAA)
• Therapeutic Boundaries Training
• Ability to care for diverse populations
• All Hazards Training
• Infection Control Training
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Basic Computer Skills
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Recovery Specialist Duties and 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 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 restock 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.

Residential Services Specific Duties and 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
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & short term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
• 403b – Retirement
• FSA & DSA
• PMLA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free & Discounted Courses 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)

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