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    WEEKEND SCHEDULE- Recovery Support Specialist - Dorchester, United States - Volunteers of America Massachusetts

    Volunteers of America Massachusetts
    Volunteers of America Massachusetts Dorchester, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Job DescriptionDescription:$500 sign-on bonus
    We are seeking candidates who have WEEKEND AVAILABILITY and are passionate about working with women on their path to recovery

    Hours/Pay:

    • WEEKENDS: 7am- 3pm, 3-11pm, 7pm-11am.
    • $20/ hour ($18/hour for weekday shifts)

    What We Do || Through our powerful integrated behavioral health care model, we bring together vast resources from a diverse team of caring staff to help each client meet their personal goals. The care we provide paves the way for greater opportunity and second chances by focusing on the critical pillars towards a healthy life: behavioral health, financial stability, and safe housing.

    As the Recovery Support Specialist,you'll have a dynamic and critical role in our community-based residences supporting the well-being and recovery of adult clients in our programs. VOAMASS operates 4 residential recovery homes in Boston neighborhoods, serving individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Our programs help people recover and achieve wellness through a client-centered, trauma-informed harm reduction framework. As part of the treatment team, the Recovery Support Specialist will make a difference in the lives of our clients through the use of clinical/treatment best practices. Activities may include personal assistance in the completion of daily living skills, leading educational and recreational activities, and accompany residents to and from appointments.

    The Recovery Support Specialist is about making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. VOAMASSis looking for candidates with experience in the human services field and will offer a robust training program to those looking to expand their skillset in the recovery or mental health sector

    • 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, mental health, and/or co-occurring disorders
    • Related work or personal experience in a recovery support environment is a bonus

    Hours/Pay:

    • WEEKENDS: 7am- 3pm, 3-11pm, 7pm-11am.
    • $20/ hour ($18/hour for weekday shifts)

    Key Responsibilites:

    • 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 for 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

    Since 1934, VOAMASS has provided critical services to the residents of the Commonwealth. From pioneering early residential treatment programs in the 1960's to leading today in the field of mental health programming, VOAMASS can be counted on to tackle our greatest challenges.

    VOAMASS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

    Requirements:

    Compensation details: 18-20 Hourly Wage

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