Senior Residential Recovery Specialist

High Point & Affiliated Organizations; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Retirement plan

FSA & DCA

Paid parental leave (PFML)

Employee assistance program

Bonus & referral programs

Free classes to become a licensedCouns

CEU trainings

Free meals (where available)

Up to 3 weeks leave in first year

Job summary

SEMCOA, operating a residential program in New Bedford, MA, seeks a Lead Recovery Specialist to oversee staff training, onboarding, and daily operations in a therapeutic milieu. You will help manage safety, documentation in the EMR, and compliance with program policies.

This full-time role requires strong communication, de-escalation skills, and a solid understanding of substance use and mental health issues. Day shifts, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must always present as courteous and professional.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to organize ideas clearly.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills and EMR systems.
• Understanding of substance use and mental health issues and related self-help programs.
• Knowledge of privacy regulations (HIPAA) and confidentiality rules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct staff training and orientation for Recovery Specialists.
• Assist RS Supervisor/Program Director with recruitment and onboarding of RS staff.
• Facilitate monthly RS meetings in coordination with leadership.
• Understand emergency procedures and participate in de-briefings.
• Create a professional, positive, and therapeutic milieu; act as a role model.
• Monitor residents with hourly checks and document observations for safety.
• Document compliance to wellness checks and maintain logs for reviews.
• Conduct routine room/property searches with adherence to policy and safety procedures.
• Observe and document medication self-administration by residents.
• Train new staff on medication self-administration and RS tasks.
• Attend supervision, program, and staff meetings as directed.
• Support UKG tasks as needed.
• Ensure adherence to house policies and accountability for residents.
• Maintain safety and security of all residential areas and report non-compliance.
• Process new residents, manage bed assignments, and enter data into EHR.

Skills

courteous and professional

verbal and written communication

team cooperation

learn EMR systems

de-escalation skills

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

MS Word / Excel

Job description

SEMCOA, operating a residential program in New Bedford, MA, seeks a Lead Recovery Specialist to oversee staff training, onboarding, and daily operations in a therapeutic milieu. You will help manage safety, documentation in the EMR, and compliance with program policies.

This full-time role requires strong communication, de-escalation skills, and a solid understanding of substance use and mental health issues. Day shifts, 40 hours per week.