VOAMASS ยท 14 hours ago
Clinical Recovery Specialist
boston, Massachusetts
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expVOAMASS is a provider of critical services in the behavioral health sector, and they are seeking a Clinical Recovery Specialist. This role involves supporting the well-being and recovery of adult clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders through a client-centered, trauma-informed harm reduction framework.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Provide internal security for the program during assigned shifts, including making regular room/house checks and maintaining clients' count at the assigned intervals (usually every hour)
Support clients in complying with program expectations and behavior management consistently. Provide guidance and crisis counseling as necessary and or as directed
Participate in the intake process by taking calls, completing paperwork, and preparing a room. Participate in discharge by packing and storing client items, cleaning area, etc
Participate in the milieu and provide informal counseling to residents to support program and client goals
Support clients in performing household expectations (i.e., procuring cleaning supplies, dinner items from pantry, addition paper goods as needed)
Perform clerical duties, cleaning activities and assist with meal preparation as needed
Oversee medication administration during set times and document appropriately, including incident reports
Maintain an awareness of the condition of the building and property and report any security issues or maintenance issues to the program leadership
Support staff in running groups. Recovery staff may work with the clinical supervisor to develop groups and run them within the program if they are interested
Document shift summary and document relevant client interactions, taking note of relevant observations or concerns throughout shift
Participate in all staff meetings and staff training, as required; maintain CPR and First Aid certifications
Performs other responsibilities as assigned or needed to maintain the program's security, integrity, and environment
Qualification
Required
Must have 1+ years of experiences providing direct care service to clients
Excellent professional boundaries
Passion for those helping individuals in substance use treatment services and those affected by mental health disorders
Preferred
Related work or personal experience in a recovery support environment is a bonus
Benefits
Excellent health, vision, and dental insurance with 85% of medical deductible and certain co-pays paid by employer
Multiple opportunities to use pre-tax dollars to save for expenses such as health care (flexible spending account), child care, transit, and parking
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
24/7 nurse hotline for urgent health questions
Employee assistance program to provide help with family concerns, stress management, legal issues, and more
Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Tuition remission programs
Loan forgiveness (Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program)
Generous vacation benefits, starting at three weeks and moving to four weeks after three years of employment
14 paid holidays, higher than industry average
Fitness/wellness reimbursement to cover expenses such as gym membership
Employee discount program on hundreds of items such as computers, cell phone plans and accessories, furniture, hotels, vacation home rentals, etc.
Cash bonus, with no annual cap, for referring other qualified candidates for employment
Company
VOAMASS
Volunteers of America of Massachusetts helps more than 3,000 individuals and their families annually through an array of residential and outpatient services including Residential Treatment Services, Veteran Services, Re-Entry, Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment, and Independent and Assisted Living for seniors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Charles Gagnon
President & CEO
Erin Donohue Lanzo
Chief Strategy and External Relations Officer
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