Recovery Specialist (part-time)

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Recovery Specialist for Westborough, MA with a 24 hour per week schedule (Sun-Tue, 11:00pm-7:30am). The role focuses on maintaining a safe environment, client transportation, and support for admissions and discharges within an inpatient ATS setting.

The position requires a high school diploma; substance abuse/mental health experience is preferred but not required. Strong verbal, writing, and computer skills are essential for success in a diverse

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in substance abuse or mental health field preferred, not required.
• Excellent verbal, social and writing skills.
• Must display independent judgment in emergencies.
• Strong written and oral communication in diverse settings.
• Basic ability to use computers and electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe environment at all times with emphasis on high-quality services and customer satisfaction.
• Facilitating the movement of clients around the building and grounds in a safe and orderly fashion.
• Providing transportation for clients and in support of program operations using the program vehicle when needed.
• Conducting alcohol and drug screens on clients with respect and dignity.
• Assisting with admission and discharge procedures as required.
• Overseeing the clients' general housekeeping chores with light housekeeping as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Location: Westborough, MA - Inpatient Acute Treatment Services (ATS)

Schedule: 24 hours a week. Sunday-Tuesday, 11:00pm-7:30am

Pay rate: $20.00-$22.00/hour

The Recovery Specialist is responsible for:

• Maintaining a safe environment at all times with an emphasis on high-quality services and customer satisfaction.
• Facilitating the movement of clients around the building and grounds in a safe and orderly fashion.
• Providing transportation for clients and in support of program operations using the program vehicle when needed.
• Conducting alcohol and drug screens on clients using an approach that demonstrates respect and dignity for the clients.
• Assisting with admission and discharge procedures as required.
• Overseeing the clients' general housekeeping chores with participation in light housekeeping as needed, ensuring that the units remain clean and orderly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in substance abuse or mental health field preferred, not required.
• Must have excellent verbal, social and writing skills.
• Must display the use of appropriate independent judgment to determine appropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies.
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting with clients, families, staff and regulatory agencies.
• Must have basic ability in use of computers to be able make entries and utilize electronic health records.