Recovery Specialist (per diem)

Location: Westborough, MA - Inpatient Acute Treatment Services (ATS)

Schedule: Per diem

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

Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in substance abuse or mental health field preferred
• 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 patients, families, staff and regulatory agencies
• Must have basic ability in use of computers to be able make entries and utilize electronic health records