Recovery Specialist

Summary: This position is a valuable member of the treatment team who maintains the continuity of treatment while ensuring the physical safety of the residents during the overnight hours. This position is an awake position. 

Why Work for SMOC? 

• Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Supervise daily/nightly/overnight and weekend activities and clients.
• Provide Case Management/counseling to individuals in crisis situations.
• Supervise client compliance with program rules.
• Provide safety for all clients by completing hourly safety and fire checks throughout the night.
• Participate in regular staff meetings as directed.
• Contribute to a supportive interpersonal atmosphere.
• Attend mandatory/required staff meetings.
• Record & file necessary paperwork.
• Supervise medication time.

• Conduct monthly fire drills.
• Meet bi-weekly with Program Director for Supervision.
• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Understanding the disease concept of addiction and knowledge of the 12 step programs

Organizational Relationship: Directly reports to Program Director. Direct reports to this position are none. 

Physical Requirement: Ability to ascend and descend stairs in a residential setting.  

Working Conditions: This facility is a non-smoking environment. As part of the responsibilities of this position, the recovery specialist will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.