Trades Worker - Recovery from Addictions Program

About the Recovery From Addictions Program (RAP)

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) in collaboration with the Department of Public Health (DPH) Bureau of Substance Addiction Services operates a statewide Recovery from Addictions Program (RAP) for individuals civilly committed by the courts for substance use treatment for up to 90 days ("Section 35 commitment"). The program model will provide acute detoxification and early clinical stabilization services as we help clients develop community-based linkages to outpatient supports and substance use disorder treatment providers. The individuals treated within this program will be linked upon discharge to a range of services within the DPH continuum of care for substance use conditions. RAP provides administrative, medical, clinical, and non-clinical services. Its mission to provide quality client-centered care and recovery-oriented treatment.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, replace, and make adjustments to building hardware in a workmanlike manner to provide a safe and secure environment.
• Replace glazing materials in windows and doors, according to established practice to provide a safe and secure environment.
• Use and maintain hand tools, gasoline, electric or pneumatically powered tools and equipment used in the trades, according to established procedure in the safe completion of the job at hand.
• Work independently on minor construction or repair work in any trade, according to established procedure in the safe completion of the job at hand.
• Work with journeymen of any trade, by doing the heavier and less skilled work so as to assist the tradesman in the completion of major construction and repair projects.
• Operate state vehicles in a safe manner to provide transportation of personnel and materials to the work site.
• Set up ladders, staging and scaffolding equipment to provide a safe platform to work from.
• Erect minor concrete forms, according to standard practice for the placement of wet concrete.
• Make mortar, concrete, and plaster mixes, according to standard practice for use of a mason in the completion of his work.
• Clean tools, equipment, and sweep work site, according to established procedure to maintain equipment and provide for a safe environment.
• Install ceiling and floor tiles, according to established procedure to replace broken, loose, and/or broken tiles.
• Construct and install minor woodwork projects, according to established practice to provide additional storage, shelving, and appurtenances in various hospital areas.
• Assist with maintaining grounds around buildings by cutting grass, raking, leaves weeding and planting flowerbeds or garden, putting gravel and dumping and smoothing hot top mix.
• Assist with outside duties such as washing windows, sweeping walks, shoveling snow, plowing snow, salting walkways roads and picking up debris around building.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a trade school diploma or certificate of completion in one of the trades, or in industrial maintenance or have a minimum of two years' experience working in construction.
• Working knowledge of simple construction and repair procedures, and the use of tools and equipment used in the trades.
• Ability to perform manual labor including heavy lifting.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders, staging's, and scaffolding at some distance from the ground.
• Ability to make common mortar, plaster, and concrete mixes when necessary.
• Ability to install and repair curtain, shades, and drapery fixtures.
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

License and/or Certification Requirements

• Must possess valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operators License (Class D) or equivalent in the state in which you reside.

Schedule

• 40 hours per week, day shift from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Days off are Sunday and Saturday.
• This position is on call during inclement weather events.

Pay

• Salary $45,178.64

DMH Vision and Mission

The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers, and communities.