Recovery Wellness Advocate

Colonial Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Cove Human Services is seeking a Recovery Specialist to support individuals seeking recovery from Substance Use Disorders. The role collaborates with a clinical team to ensure daily program operations and to promote recovery and wellness.

This is a non-exempt, on-site position with weekend availability and active participation in trainings. Responsibilities include providing supportive care, conducting wellbeing checks, documenting observations, and assisting in meals and admissions

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Six months experience in health and human service-related field preferred, preferably with co-occurring disorders.
• Flexibility to work weekends and as-needed with notice.
• Ability to adhere to 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA within one week of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive care and a welcoming environment.
• Conduct wellness checks and document changes in wellbeing.
• Observe and document medication self-administration.
• Facilitate wellness and recreational activities with clinical guidance.
• Assist in meal prep and room preparation for admissions.
• Report safety or maintenance issues to leadership promptly.
• Utilize crisis intervention and overdose prevention when needed.
• Complete shift reports and incident documentation promptly.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings.

Skills

Wellness checks

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Trauma-informed approach

Overdose prevention

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Weekend flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Word

Google Apps

Job description

Bay Cove Human Services is seeking a Recovery Specialist to support individuals seeking recovery from Substance Use Disorders. The role collaborates with a clinical team to ensure daily program operations and to promote recovery and wellness.

This is a non-exempt, on-site position with weekend availability and active participation in trainings. Responsibilities include providing supportive care, conducting wellbeing checks, documenting observations, and assisting in meals and admissions