Recovery Specialist
About the role
The Connections program in Greenfield, MA is a 24-bed residential treatment program serving adult male/nonbinary individuals. Recovery homes provide a safe, structured, and comprehensive rehabilitative environment that supports individuals with their recovery goals after medical and clinical stabilization. Treatment includes care management, group treatment, individualized treatment plans, and peer support.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the growth, independence, and safety of the individuals served.
- Providing guidance and direct counseling as needed and acting as a role model to others.
- Facilitating diverse client groups as well as providing crisis intervention and emergency services, as needed.
- Completing program specific forms, documentation, and progress and group notes in a timely and thorough manner.
- Using the staff log to convey individual and program information to other staff.
- Using a personal vehicle for transportation of individuals, as needed.
- Completing individually assigned duties such as room checks, house laundry, etc.
- Reporting any program-specific safety and maintenance concerns.
- Attending and participating in staff meetings, in-services, and other mandatory trainings.
Qualifications
- Commitment to client empowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration.
- One year of experience working with substance abuse population (required).
- A High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (required).
- LADC II or LADC III (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Assistants) or equivalent (preferred).
- A valid Driver’s License (required).
- A vehicle for use during all working hours should be registered and inspected in accordance with 540 CMR 4.00 (required).
Benefits
BHN offers an excellent benefits package including time off and other benefits. BHN also maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Pay
$21.00/hr
Schedule
Per Diem: varied days & shifts