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Summary: Ensure the safety and security of the clients and the house during off hours in a recovery and assist clients as needed.

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 and weekend activities and clients.

+ Provide individual, group, and crisis counseling.

+ Supervise client compliance with Serenity/Rhodes House rules.

+ Provide assistance in crisis intervention situations and refer clients as needed.

+ Perform periodic walk thrus and log in census.

+ Contribute to a supportive interpersonal atmosphere.

+ Record and file necessary paperwork.

+ Supervise medication process and times.

+ Conduct monthly fire drills.

+ Meet bi-weekly for supervision.

+ Must be able to drive the SMOC Program van to transport clients.

+ Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.

+ Attend & participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.

+ Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.

+ Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as, SMOC policies & procedures.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent

+ Understanding of the disease concept of addiction

+ Knowledge of the 12 Step program

+ Strong verbal communication skills

+ Understanding of boundaries

+ Valid Driver’s License required

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: Some travel by program van may be required. This position is located in a residential building that may not be handicapped accessible. 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.

Remote Work Option: Remote work is permissible in some positions at SMOC depending on the key functions and responsibilities. The Recovery Specialist position is eligible to work from home 0% of the week in scheduling coordination with the department manager.

Of 4-5 days per week, two of the days are required:

Friday 10pm - 8am

Saturday 10pm - 8am

Schedule of the other days are open to discussion.

35 hours per week