Recovery Specialist

Program/Location: Women's Addiction Treatment Center - CSS Unit / New Bedford, MA
Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
Pay range: $21-27/hr
Status: Full time
Shift: Tuesday-Saturday. Fridays & Saturdays are required.

About Us

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

Lead Recovery Specialist Requirements

• Must always present as courteous and professional
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion
• Proficient and knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPAO`s electronic medical records
• Must have the ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner
• An understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs
• Understand and maintain appropriate boundaries and ethics
• Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations and HIPAA Regulations
• Certification in the HPAO approved de-escalation program
• CPR Certification
• TB/Flu Assessment

Lead Recovery Specialist Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs and ensures completion of staff training, orientation for Recovery Specialists on staff;
• Provides assistance to Recovery Specialist Supervisor / Program Director in all areas of recruitment and onboarding of Recovery Specialist staff, when requested
• Provides assistance to leadership in facilitating the monthly RS Meeting;
• Understanding emergency procedures and codes; participating in de-briefing meetings;
• Sets a professional, positive and therapeutic atmosphere for the milieu and acts as role model for other staff;
• Observation and accounting of patients/residents at all times insuring safety (hourly checks) as well as documentation;  
• Monitoring and documenting compliance to wellness check policy with tracking log for camera review;
• Perform resident searches of rooms, property and person in a professional manner that adheres to company policy; (Include UDS, Breathalyzer, Hand Held Wand, etc.)
• Observe and document resident self-administration of medication;  
• Train new staff to procedures and policies related to medication self-administration and other RS tasks;
• Attend all supervision, program, and staff meetings as directed by RS Supervisor, Site Director/Program Director or the Clinical Supervisor;
• Will assist program management with UKG task, as needed;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the RS Supervisor, Site Director/Program Director or the Clinical Supervisor.

Inpatient Services Specific Duties & Responsibilities 

•       Provide direct recovery support services to inpatient patients 
•        Serves as a lead and role model for Recovery Specialist on the unit
•        Promotes a safe, structured and therapeutic milieu 
•        Engage patients using trauma-informed, person centered, and recovery-oriented practices
•        Encourage patients to participate in groups, treatment activities and unit routines
•        Assist with onboarding and training new Recovery Specialists. 
•        Support staffing coverage and scheduling needs as assigned 
•        Collaborate with nursing, clinicians case management and medical providers when necessary
•        Identify, prevent and de-escalate crisis situations using approved interventions

Lead Recovery Specialist Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED, preferred
• Minimum of one year experience in a leadership role, preferred

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance
• Long & Short Term Disability
• Discounted Auto/Home and Renters Insurance 
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DCA
• PFML
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses & Referral
• Free courses offered to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Company Paid CEU Trainings w/ Education Days to Complete CEU's
• Free Meals at Select Programs (Based on availability) 
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)