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Recovery Support Specialist
Recovery Support SpecialistNORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC • East Boston, MA, US
Recovery Support Specialist

Recovery Support Specialist

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC • East Boston, MA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

North Suffolk is looking for a Recovery Support Specialist to join our Residential Meridian House Team! The Recovery Support Specialist is responsible for the health, safety and quality of life of individuals in a residential setting through advocacy, teaching and service planning, individual and group counseling.

This position is part time; 20 hours per week. Schedule : Saturday, Sunday, Friday and Monday 5PM-10PM.

What you’ll do :

  • Supervise and / or participate with individuals, based on their needs in self-help skills, activities of daily living, socialization, leisure time and community integration.
  • Implement, teach and assist individuals with treatment plan goals and objective on a consistent basis.
  • Assist individuals in scheduling routine and preventative medical appointments, obtain and disseminate all reports to appropriate team members.
  • Attend all required trainings within prescribed timelines.
  • Transport individuals in agency vehicle as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
    • What you’ll need :
  • Education :

High School Diploma / GED equivalent required

  • Bachelor’s Degree and / or CADAC preferred.
  • Experience :

    • A minimum of one year full-time substance abuse counseling experience.

  • If in recovery, must have a minimum of two years current continuous sobriety.
  • Skills / Other :

    • Must have a Massachusetts driver’s license.

  • Must have the ability to complete CPR / First Aid certification upon hire.

    • Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits :

  • Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
  • Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
  • Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Access to Credit Union Banking
  • Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Discounted Movie Tickets
  • Comprehensive Training Program
  • Internal Advancement Opportunities
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    Recovery Specialist • East Boston, MA, US