Recovery Support Specialist - Crisis & Wellness Advocate

Advocates; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates is a nonprofit organization providing services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. The Recovery Specialist assists in oversight of daily activities within the assigned program, maintaining a milieu that supports a substance free living and resident safety.

Starting rate is $18.50/hour with a schedule of Sunday, Monday 2pm-10pm and Tuesday-Thursday 9am-5pm. The role requires crisis management, documentation, and active participation in supervision

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with minimum of one year experience in human services field.
• Understanding of the disease concept of addiction and knowledge of the multiple pathways to recovery.
• If applicable, a minimum of three continuous years of sobriety.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Ability to communicate effectively including in writing and ability to use good judgment.
• Ability to read English and communicate effectively in the primary language of the program to which they are assigned.
• Must have sensitivity to the needs of the population.
• High energy level and ability to function in a team atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of individuals served within the program. Provide crisis management and mediation.
• Accurately maintain shift communication logs.
• Provide all safety checks throughout the day and overnight hours.
• Provide medication observation and adhere to medication observation policies.
• Assist and participate in all regularly scheduled social recovery activities and services occurring during assigned shift.
• Support the peer driven social model within the milieu by empowering the residents in conflict resolution and decision-making.
• Assist with the coordination of maintaining the program food and supply needs as required.
• Transport residents or accompany them to appointments/meetings as assigned.
• Ensure a clean, safe and home-like environment for residents.
• Remain alert at all times throughout scheduled work shift.
• Participate in core training and maintain certification of required trainings.
• Attend and actively participate in supervision and staff meetings.
• Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates Human Rights Policy.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.
• Strictly follow all agency Performance Standards.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Advocates is a nonprofit organization providing services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. The Recovery Specialist assists in oversight of daily activities within the assigned program, maintaining a milieu that supports a substance free living and resident safety.

Starting rate is $18.50/hour with a schedule of Sunday, Monday 2pm-10pm and Tuesday-Thursday 9am-5pm. The role requires crisis management, documentation, and active participation in supervision