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 yearEligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness programHealth & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contributionEmployer Paid Life Insurance403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matchingVoluntary Short and Long Term Disability InsuranceMedical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsAccess to Credit Union BankingAccess to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)Employee Referral Bonus ProgramDiscounted Movie TicketsComprehensive Training ProgramInternal Advancement Opportunities