Recovery Specialist (Per Diem)

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc .; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Westborough, MA is seeking a Recovery Specialist for their Inpatient Residential Program. The role involves ensuring client safety, facilitating movement, and conducting screenings. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a high school diploma. Experience in substance abuse or mental health is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in substance abuse or mental health field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment with high quality services.
• Facilitate movement of clients safely around the building.
• Conduct alcohol and drug screens on clients.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Social Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Location: Westborough, MA – Inpatient Residential Program

Schedule: Per Diem

Pay rate: $20.00/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

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.