Recovery Specialist, Lowell- Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health's Hart House in Lowell, MA is seeking a Recovery Specialist to provide compassionate support to pregnant and parenting women in a 24-hour structured recovery program. The role is per diem and involves assisting clients through their recovery journey, documenting care, and coordinating with the Clinical Supervisor.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED; experience with substance use populations is preferred; a MA driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with substance use population preferred.
• Valid MA Driver’s License in good standing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to women and families throughout the stages of their recovery.
• Collaborates with Clinical Supervisor and colleagues to ensure client progress.
• Searches client belongings on admission and at discharge, or as directed by supervisor.
• Completes checklists, shift documentation and record keeping timely per agency policies.
• Observes and supervises buildings and grounds.
• Provides transportation to families as necessary.

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Hart House is a long-term residential recovery home providing a 24 hour structured rehabilitative environment for pregnant and/or parenting women recovering from drug and/or alcohol addiction. The program aims to provide women with the skills necessary to maintain their sobriety and the education, skills, and guidance to be effective, nurturing parents. Services include individual, family, and group therapy, parenting education and more. The Recovery Specialist position is a great opportunity for someone who seeks to be a positive presence in the lives of those who are struggling with addiction.

Job Description:

• Schedule: Per diem

The Recovery Specialist’s Responsibilities Are:

• Providing support to women & families throughout the stages of their recovery

• Collaborates with the Clinical Supervisor and fellow colleagues to ensure client progress

• Searches client belongings on admission and at discharge, or as otherwise directed by supervisor

• Completes all necessary checklists, shift documentation and record keeping in a timely manner in accordance with agency policies and procedures

• Observes and supervises buildings and grounds

• Provides transportation to families as necessary

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Experience working with substance use population is preferred

• Valid MA Driver’s License in good standing preferred

Pay Range:

$20.00 - $24.38

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled