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Full-time
high school
Posted 19d ago
Apply by Jul 17
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Recovery Specialist oversees daily activities and maintains a safe, substance-free environment for residents. Key duties include crisis management, medication observation, and supporting residents in conflict resolution and decision-making.
Requirements
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in the human services field. Knowledge of addiction recovery and, if applicable, three continuous years of sobriety are required.
Full job description
Overview
Starting Rate: $18.50/hour
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 8pm-4pm
The Recovery Specialist is responsible to assist in the oversight of the daily activities within the assigned program maintaining a milieu environment that is conducive to the goal of substance free living while ensuring the safety of the residents in the program.
Who We Are
At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.
We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.
At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/GED
Responsibilities
Supervise daily activities of individuals served within the program. Provide crisis management and mediation.
Accurately maintain shift communication logs.
Provide all safety checks throughout the day and overnight hours.
Provide medication observation and adhere to medication observation policies.
Assist and participate in all regularly scheduled social recovery activities and services occurring during assigned shift.
Support the peer driven social model within the milieu by empowering the residents in conflict resolution and decision-making.
Assist with the coordination of maintaining the program food and supply needs as required.
Transport residents or accompany them to appointments/meetings as assigned.
Ensure a clean, safe and home-like environment for residents.
Remain alert at all times throughout scheduled work shift.
Participate in core training and maintain certification of required trainings.
Attend and actively participate in supervision and staff meetings.
Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates Human Rights Policy.
Perform all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.
Strictly follow all agency Performance Standards.
Qualifications
High school diploma/GED with minimum of one year experience in human services field.
Understanding of the disease concept of addiction and knowledge of the multiple pathways to recovery.
If applicable, a minimum of three continuous years of sobriety.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to communicate effectively including in writing and ability to use good judgment.
Ability to read English and communicate effectively in the primary language of the program to which they are assigned.
Must have sensitivity to the needs of the population.
High energy level and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
Advocates champions people who face developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. We partner with individuals and families to shape creative solutions to even the greatest obstacles. First, we listen. Then, together, we do what it takes to help people thrive.
Offices: 1881 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701, US · 7 Oakland St, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420, US · 354 Waverly St, Framingham, Massachusetts 01702, US · 257 Ayer Rd, Harvard, Massachusetts 01451, US · 340 Maple St, Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752, US
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