Recovery Specialist- The McGahan Center

Gavin Foundation, Inc.; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Gavin Foundation is seeking two Recovery Specialists to support individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders. You will work with medical professionals, clinicians and case managers to provide counseling, referrals and day-to-day supervision in a structured facility.

Direct client contact includes intake assistance, safety monitoring, crisis intervention and ensuring participation in groups and meals. CORI and drug testing are required; lived experience is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in health and human service-related field, preferably working with co-occurring behavioral health and substance use disorders.
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor preferred.
• Must be able to pass CORI and Drug Testing requirements.
• Understanding of federal and state policies (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and boundaries.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Candidates with lived expertise are encouraged to apply; if in recovery, two years sobriety.
• Personal characteristics of understanding, dedication, empathy and genuineness.

Responsibilities

• Assist Intake Coordinator with admission and screening of clients.
• Assist clients through the admission process.
• Process clients’ clothes to prevent bed bugs and secure items.
• Orienting clients to the facility and services.
• Assist with case management services, as needed.
• Ensure clients’ daily life skills including personal hygiene.
• Maintain client safety (physical and emotional).
• Follow program policies and document deviations.
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Discharge and escort clients off the premises.
• Drive clients in the absence of program drivers.
• Observe standard precautions and maintain CPR certification.
• Ensure clients attend groups and counseling.
• Supervise meals and smoking break activities.
• Complete bed checks every 30 minutes and log findings.
• Support meals and other duties as assigned.

Job description

JOB TITLE: Recovery Specialist

REPORTS TO: RS Supervisor

SCHEDULE: Looking to hire 2 Recovery Specialists for the following shifts:

• FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS 7AM-3:30PM (MALE UNIT)
• FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS 3PM-11:30PM (FEMALE UNIT)

Summary Of Position

Work with a team comprised of medical professionals, clinicians and case managers to provide support, counseling and community referrals to individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Recovery Specialist Will have direct contact with clients and monitor their daily recovery progress. Responsible for maintaining the safety of clients, facility and provide understanding and direction to the clients in program.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist Intake Coordinator with admission and screening of clients
• Assisting Client’s through the admission process
• Process Client’s clothes to prevent bed bugs
• Storing and securing Client’s clothes
• Orienting clients to the facility
• Assist with case management services, as needed
• Ensure client’s complete daily life skills including personal hygiene
• Ensure the safety of resident’s (physical and emotional) well being
• Ensure that the program policies are followed and document any deviation of said policies
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary
• Assisting with discharging and escorting patients off of the premise
• Driving Client’s in the absence of program drivers
• Utilizes standard precautions at all times, maintenance of CPR certification and understanding of emergency procedures
• Ensuring clients attend groups and counseling as assigned
• Ensuring clients participate in meals
• Clean spills as needed
• Provide supervision to clients during designated smoking breaks (Staff are not allowed to smoke with clients)
• Complete bed checks every 30 minutes noting any issues in the communication log
• Other duties as assigned including assisting with meals if needed

Requirements

Two years’ experience in health and human service-related field, preferably working with co-occurring behavioral health and substance use disorders. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor preferred.

• Must be able to pass CORI and Drug Testing requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of, and committed to adhering to, federal and state policies (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, & boundaries.
• Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
• Candidates with lived expertise are encouraged to apply, if in recovery, must have two years of continuous sobriety
• Personal characteristics of understanding, dedication, empathy and genuineness are essential.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent interaction with providers, colleagues, clients, residents and visitors requiring the employee to communicate, as well as detect and interpret information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, occasionally during emergency situations.
• Frequent communication of accurate information, instructions, and ideas so others will understand.
• Bending to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment up to twenty (20) pounds.
• Frequent movement throughout the program, including up and down multiple flights of stairs to access, obtain, or distribute supplies (sometimes pushing or pulling equipment), conduct wellness checks, interact with clients and residents, etc.
• Remain in a stationary position for an extended period, as needed.

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