Per Diem Recovery Specialist

Recovery Specialist

Program & Location: SEMCOA's Harmony House, New Bedford
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
Pay Range: $19 - $24 per hour (education & experience dependent)
Status: Per Diem shifts available
Shift: 7am - 3:30pm or 3pm - 11:30pm

About Us

SEMCOA's (Southeast Massachusetts Council on Advocacy) mission is to advocate for and provide support to individuals, families, and communities in the areas of substance use, mental illness, domestic violence, homelessness, and parenting.  SEMCOA operates four emergency assistance family shelters that provide supportive services to families and assist them with securing permanent housing. SEMCOA also provides residential recovery home treatment to individuals with substance use disorders, as well as transitional and permanent housing stability and support programs.  Our portfolio also includes two graduate sober houses, the Family Preservation Program, as well as Greater Brockton and Greater Attleboro Taunton Healthy Families programs.

Recovery Specialist Requirements

• TB Screening
• CPR Certification
• HPAO Crisis De-escalation Program
• Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part 2 and 45 CFR Parts 160 & 164 HIPAA)
• Therapeutic Boundaries Training
• Ability to care for diverse populations
• Incident Report Training
• All Hazards Training
• Infection Control Training
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Basic Computer Skills
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Recovery Specialist Duties & Responsibilities

• Compliance with Federal Regulations regarding 42 CFR Part 2; Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations
• Reviews and adheres to posted shift assignment at the start of shift
• Observation and accounting of all patients at all times to ensure safety, entering findings of patient status into EHR at a minimum of hourly
• Monitor the milieu including bathrooms and group rooms for safe, clean, and therapeutic environment at hourly and/or as needed
• Understanding of emergency procedures and codes and remain calm in a crisis
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner
• Perform room inspections per policy and bag searches when directed
• Ensure the unit is neat and clean, performing end of shift duties to maintain a therapeutic environment for patients and staff, and restock supplies as needed.
• Attends Supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns and attend mandatory meetings.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Recovery Specialist Supervisor, Nursing Staff, Nurse Manager, Program/Site Director, DON, or COO.

Recovery Specialist Residential Services Specific

• Complete urine drug screens and breathalyzers when indicated;
• Perform and observe medication self-administration;
• Conduct room and bag searches when indicated;
• Facilitate assigned groups and enter notes into EHR;
• Transportation of residents, if applicable (policy and documentation must be complete);
• Process new patient admission including the EHR process, an inventory and documentation of clothing, electronic and valuables and other forms as directed;
• Be familiar with BSAS regulation and adhere to the rights of patients as defined by DPH Patient Rights Standards (105 CMR 164.079);
• Assist in verbal de-escalation and patient centered behavioral interventions with residents and provide crisis intervention as appropriate.

Recovery Specialist Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent GED, preferred.
• One year of experience in substance use/behavioral health field is preferred but not required.

Any compensation range provided is an estimate based on current market data. The actual offer may fall above or below this range, depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, and geographic location.

High Points’ main objective is to ensure all employees and their families lead fulfilling and healthy lives. We offer essential resources and support to build and sustain physical, financial, and emotional strength to achieve this. Our focus is on overall well-being so you can concentrate on the things that matter most. Our benefits plan comprises medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, 403b, paid vacation/time off, and other benefits.

High Point and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics.