Recovery Specialist

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Job Type: Per Diem Scheduled Hours: 0 Work Shift: Evening (United States of America) Benefits that start day 1. Transitional Support Services (TSS) is a program dedicated to helping men and women by providing short-term residential support services to individuals in early recovery from drug and/or alcohol addiction. Clients are provided with the tools they need to begin developing skills of daily living including goal setting, problem solving, and self-advocacy. Services include nursing support, individual case management, group treatment sessions, aftercare planning, and more. The Recovery Specialist position is a great opportunity for someone who seeks to be a positive presence in the lives of those who are struggling with addiction. The Recovery Specialist's Responsibilities Are: Assists clients in reaching their personal goals and tracking their milestones, helping them to achieve success at whatever stage they are at in their recovery Collaborates with Clinical Supervisor and fellow colleagues to ensure client progress Observes and supervises buildings and grounds Searches client belongings on admission and at discharge, or as otherwise directed by supervisor Completes all necessary checklists, shift documentation and record keeping in a timely manner in accordance with agency policies and procedures Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Experience working with substance use population is preferred Valid MA Driver's License in good standing preferred Job Description: Essential Responsibilities including but not limited to: Ensuring the safety and structure of the program milieu by monitoring client activities. Observes and supervises clients and unit; conducts 30 minute client well-being checks. Conducts telephone admission screenings as well as other admissions duties. Searches client belongings on admission and at discharge, or as otherwise directed by supervisor Completes all necessary checklists, shift documentation and record keeping in a timely manner in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Experience working with substance use population is preferred Valid MA Driver's License in good standing preferred Part Time - Per Diem FLSA Status: Non-Exempt As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.