Recovery Specialist (Per diem)

Lowell House Inc. values the importance of balancing our employees work and family. LHI offers flexible schedule and great benefits. We encourage you to join our family because LHI is a family friendly workplace.

Job Summary

The Recovery Specialist is responsible for working with other team members to support the program's day-to-day operations and the overall safety of the clients and the program environment during their assigned shift. This position will also work to coordinate referrals and intakes to the program. This position reports directly to the Program Manager. This is a fully benefited position with growth potential in an agency with an amazing agency culture working to improve the lives of people in the Greater Lowell area and beyond.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor the health and safety of clients in the program and provide intervention when required
• Assist with client needs and daily requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining the program’s staffing ratio
• Complete all assigned tasks, including documentation, during each shift before leaving the program
• Timely and accurate communication with other team members and other stakeholders
• Complete duties to ensure the program’s compliance with state licensing and other accreditation requirements.
• Acquire and maintain all required certifications required for employment
• Attend and participate in required and assigned meetings and/or training
• Attend and participate in regular supervision
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED minimum requirement.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in the Addiction Recovery or mental health-related field could include internship placement hours.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to promote recovery
• Excellent professional boundaries
• Strong verbal & written communication skills

This position requires the successful completion of a CORI check.

Other Requirements:

• Valid Drivers license in most instances is a requirement of all residential staff unless indicated by hiring manager.
• Staff may be required to transport residents in their own vehicle or company vehicle. Failure to pass driving record check could result in inability to hire
• Staff may be mandated to stay for an additional shift if coverage is not found by on call administrator
• Location of shift may vary in the event of a call out at a different residential program

COVID-19 Considerations
The agency follows CDC protocols to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for our Colleagues, Guests and Residents. All employees covered by this policy are required to be fully vaccinated as a term and condition of employment at LHI. All employees are required to report their vaccination status and to provide proof of vaccination.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person