Recovery Specialist - WomanPlace - Overnights

 Job Summary: The Recovery Specialist provides direct support to individuals seeking recovery from Substance Use Disorders and collaborates with the team to ensure the day-to-day operations of the program. The Recovery Specialist contributes to Bay Cove’s mission by supporting individuals in their recovery journey to recovery and wellness.  

This is a non-exempt position.

Shift Schedule:

* Sunday to Thursday 1130pm to 730am (40)

Essential Functions of Position:

• Provide supportive care to meet individuals’ needs and ensure a welcoming environment that promotes dignity and respect.
• Conducting searches of belongings utilizing trauma informed practices upon admission, at discharge, and as otherwise directed by the leadership team.
• Observe the wellbeing of individuals throughout shifts, conduct and document wellness checks at the assigned intervals, and respond to any observed changes in wellbeing per agency protocol.
• Observe and document self-administration of medications in adherence with programmatic medication policies and procedures.
• Promote participation in wellness and educational activities, and assist in the facilitation of recreational activities, under the guidance of the clinical team.
• Participate in the general cleanliness and upkeep duties of the program, assist in meal preparation and clean up, and prepare rooms for new admissions as assigned.
• Promptly report any safety, security, or maintenance issues to program leadership.
• Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when necessary, including providing overdose prevention and rescue as needed.
• Complete assigned documentation (shift reports, checklists, and incident reports) in a concise and timely manner in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, supervision, and related professional development sessions and complete all required training.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements for the position:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Six months experience in health and human service-related field preferred, preferably working with those with co-occurring behavioral health and substance use disorders.
• Flexibility to work weekends on a scheduled basis, and as-needed with reasonable notice when available.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and committed to adhere to, federal and state policies (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA) within one week of hire and prior to provision of direct services.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, & boundaries.
• Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in word processing and other computer functions using Windows, Word, and Google Email and Apps.
• Candidates with lived expertise are encouraged to apply.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply, pay differential offered for candidates with fluency in certain essential languages.