Provides support in an inpatient acute treatment program by maintaining a safe environment, escorting clients, transporting clients when needed, conducting respectful alcohol and drug screenings, assisting with admissions and discharges, and overseeing housekeeping activities. Requires a high school diploma, strong communication skills, sound judgment during emergencies, cultural competence, and basic computer proficiency for electronic health record entries. Substance abuse or mental health experience is preferred but not required.
Location: Lowell, MA - Acute Treatment Services (ATS) Inpatient Treatment Program
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. 2nd shift & 3rd shift openings
Pay rate: $20.00-$23.00/hour
Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision insurance/additional voluntary insurances
- Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs
- Generous paid time off accrual
- Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options
- 401k with company match up to 7%!
- Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide
The Recovery Specialist is responsible for:
- Maintaining a safe environment at all times with an emphasis on high quality services and customer satisfaction.
- Facilitating the movement of clients around the building and grounds in a safe and orderly fashion.
- Providing transportation for clients and in support of program operations using the program vehicle when needed.
- Conducting alcohol and drug screens on clients using an approach that demonstrates respect and dignity for the clients.
- Assisting with admission and discharge procedures as required.
- Overseeing the clients' general housekeeping chores with participation in light housekeeping as needed, ensuring that the units remain clean and orderly.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in substance abuse or mental health field preferred, not required.
- Must have excellent verbal, social and writing skills.
- Must display the use of appropriate independent judgment to determine appropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies.
- Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting with clients, families, staff and regulatory agencies.
- Must have basic ability in use of computers to be able make entries and utilize electronic health records.
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