Recovery Specialists - Detox Gavin Quincy

Gavin Foundation

Gavin Quincy

43 Old Colony Ave

Quincy, MA 02170

JOB TITLE: Recovery Specialist

REPORTS TO: Recovery Specialist Supervisor

General Description:

To support and facilitate a team approach at Gavin Quincy it is the expectation of all Gavin

Foundation, Inc. staff to pitch in as needed for our clients benefit

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Work with a team comprised of medical professionals, clinicians and case managers to provide support, counseling and community referrals to individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Recovery Specialist will have direct contact with clients and monitor their daily recovery progress. Responsible for maintaining the safety of clients, facility and provide understanding and direction to the clients in program.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: ATS & CSS

* Assist Intake Coordinator with admission and screening of clients

* Assisting Client’s through the admission process

* Process Client’s clothes to prevent bed bugs

* Storing and securing Client’s clothes

* Orienting clients to the facility

* Assist with case management services, as needed

* Ensure client’s complete daily life skills including personal hygiene

* Ensure the safety of resident’s (physical and emotional) well being

* Ensure that the program policies are followed and document any deviation of said policies

* Provide crisis intervention when necessary

* Assisting with discharging and escorting patients off of the premise

*Driving Client’s in the absence of program drivers

* Utilizes standard precautions at all times, maintenance of CPR certification and understanding of emergency procedures

* Ensuring clients attend groups and counseling as assigned

* Ensuring clients participate in meals

* Clean spills as needed

* Provide supervision to clients during designated smoking breaks (Staff are not allowed to smoke with clients)

* Other duties as assigned including assisting with meals if needed

* Complete bed checks every 30 minutes noting any issues in the communication log

* Trash removal as needed

11:15pm- 7:115am Shift additional responsibilities:

* Complete security check of all exit doors and stairways in assigned area every 30 minutes noting any issues in the communication log.

* Assist with breakfast setup/cleanup if needed

GAVIN FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEER

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Patient demographics:

• Adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to take a Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Test

Experience:

• Detox: 1 year (Preferred)
• Substance Abuse of Employment: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person