Recovery Specialist

About the role

Join BHN in ensuring the care and safety of adults on the path to recovery from substance use! Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Recovery Specialist in the Carlson Recovery Center program at Behavioral Health Network!

Responsibilities

• Providing direct services and ensure the well-being of consumers.
• Overseeing client activities, produce accurate and timely documentation, and are responsible for food shopping.
• Providing crisis intervention and emergency services, as needed.
• Transporting clients in their own registered and insured vehicle or program van.
• Adhering to regulations and requirements of licensing and funding sources.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).
• Ability to understand, empathize and work with adults struggling with problem substance use and often mental health issues.
• Competency in simple mathematics, reading comprehension, written and oral communications, following instructions, simple use of charts, reports and records.
• Knowledge of developmental stages for adult population and applies developmental theories and concepts when planning and implementing care for individuals served.
• Knowledge and skill in assisting individuals served with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) credentials (preferred).
• Valid Driver's License (required).
• Vehicle for use during all working hours should be registered and inspected in accordance with 540 CMR 4.00 (required).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).

Skills

• Understanding of substance use disorders and mental health issues.
• Strong communication and empathy skills.
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete documentation accurately.
• Experience with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package & time off benefits available.
• Opportunity to grow within the agency.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Community involvement, diversity, and highly marketable skills.
• Strong track record of promoting from within.

Pay

$21/hr

Schedule

• Full Time: Option 1 - 2:45pm-11:15pm; Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, & Friday; Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday
  Option 2 - 10:45pm-7:15am; Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday; Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday
• Part Time: 10:45pm-7:15am; Week 1: Sunday & Thursday; Week 2: Friday & Saturday

Contact Information

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!