Recovery Specialist - Per Diem

Job Description

Job Description

Since 1971, Catholic Charities’ Crozier House has provided a structured and effective residential substance abuse treatment program for males, aged 18 years and older. Our program is designed for men who are ready to commit themselves to a daily program of sobriety, to accept the discipline of a structured community, and to cooperate with other residents and staff while preparing themselves towards sober housing or independent living.

Crozier House is an initial voluntary 3–to-6-month Residential Recovery Service (RRS) licensed under the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) in Massachusetts along with all RRS Levels of Care for such programs like Crozier House. We have forged partnerships with other various agencies and insurance companies as a way to individualize our residents’ treatment, along with gaining financial assistance from Federal subsidies for substance use disorders.

We are seeking to fill a Recovery Support Specialist position. This position will provide guidance and direction to Crozier House residents while overseeing daily activities to ensure program conformance and fidelity with established policies and procedures. This position will participate in ensuring and sustaining the day-to-day operations of the program milieu, supporting the culture of recovery, and is both trauma and gender informed for the diverse community we serve.

This is a per diem position.

Requirements :

Requirements include CPR-First Aid Certification and Overdose Prevention / Narcan training capable, demonstrated knowledge and experience in the human services field with a special knowledge of substance abuse and the role of a residential community model, a base of knowledge from introductory courses in substance abuse and drug dependencies, as well as an understanding of working with individuals within a marginal community. A solid foundation in sobriety and must be active in a recovery program outside of the work environment.

Catholic Charities Worcester County is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.