Recovery Specialist - Per Diem

Recovery Specialist 

Program & Location: Monarch House - New Bedford, MA
Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
Pay Range: $19-$24/hr
Status: Per Diem, Weekends are required
Shifts: 7am-3:30pm, 3pm-11:30pm, or 11pm-7:30am; must also be available to pick up shifts as needed

Benefits   

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Long & short-term disability
• Retirement Plan
• FSA & DCA
• PFML
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus & Referral Programs
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Company paid CEU Trainings w/ Education days to complete CEU's
• Free meals at select programs (when available)
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

About Us 

SEMCOA's (Southeast Massachusetts Council on Advocacy) mission is to advocate for and provide support to individuals, families, and communities in the areas of substance use, mental illness, domestic violence, homelessness, and parenting. SEMCOA operates four emergency assistance congregate family shelters and additional scattered sites that provide supportive services to families and assist them with securing permanent housing. SEMCOA also provides residential recovery home treatment to individuals with substance use disorders, as well as transitional and permanent housing stability and support programs. Our portfolio also includes two graduate sober houses, the Family Preservation Program, as well as Greater Brockton and Greater Attleboro Taunton Healthy Families programs.    

Recovery Specialist Requirements

• TB Screening 
• CPR Certification 
• HPAO crisis de-escalation program 
• Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part2 and 45 CFR parts 160 & 164 HIPAA) 
• Therapeutic Boundaries Training 
• Ability to care for diverse populations 
• Incident Report Training 
• All Hazards Training 
• Infection Control Training 
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.  
• Basic Computer Skills 
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing 

Recovery Specialist Duties & Responsibilities 

• Compliance with Federal Regulations regarding 42 CFR Part 2; Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations 
• Reviews and adheres to posted shift assignment at the start of shift 
• Observation and accounting of all patients at all times to ensure safety, entering findings of patient status into the EHR at a minimum of hourly 
• Monitor the milieu including bathrooms and group room for safe, clean and therapeutic environment at hourly and/or as needed 
• Understanding of emergency procedures and codes and remain calm in a crisis 
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner 
• Perform room inspections per policy and bag searches when directed 
• Ensure the unit is neat and clean, performing end of shift duties to maintain a therapeutic environment for patients and staff, and restock supplies as needed. 
• Attends Supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns and attend mandatory meetings 
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Recovery Specialist Supervisor, Nursing Staff, Nurse Manager, Program/Site Director, DON, COO. 

Recovery Specialist - Residential Services Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete urine drug screens and breathalyzers when indicated; 
• Perform and observe medication self-administration; 
• Conduct room and bag searches when indicated; 
• Facilitate assigned groups and enter notes into EHR 
• Transportation of residents, if applicable (policy and documentation must be complete); 
• Process new patient admission including the EHR process, an inventory and documentation of clothing, electronic and valuables and other forms as directed 
• Be familiar with BSAS regulation and adhere to the rights of patients as defined by DPH Patient Rights Standards (105 CMR 164.079) 
• Assist in verbal de-escalation and patient centered behavioral interventions with residents and provide crisis intervention as appropriate 

Recovery Specialist Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent GED, preferred.
• One year of experience in substance use/behavioral health field is preferred but not required.