What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Specialist (part-time) position at Spectrum Health Systems?
Location: Westborough, MA - Inpatient Acute Treatment Services (ATS)
Schedule: 24 hours a week. Sunday-Tuesday, 11:00pm-7:30am
Pay rate: $20.00-$22.00/hour
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.
Salary : $20 - $22