Recovery Specialist- Full Time

Megan's House

Megan's House
Lowell, MA 01854
United States

Position Type: Recovery Support / Peer Worker
Setting: Residential / Inpatient
Population Served: Youth / Young Adults, Adults
Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Hours Full time

The mission of The Megan’s House Foundation is to improve the quality of life of its residents through an evidence based substance use disorder treatment program that emphasizes individual dignity, self-respect and empowerment. In doing so the treatment team utilizes flexibility, support and outstanding client services to meet individual needs and establish a culture that promotes wellness and success.

Come join our team who has over 75 years’ experience collectively!!! We offer sign on bonuses, tuition reimbursement, opportunity for growth, and competitive salaries.

Primary Services:

· Monitor residents at all times and be a constant presence in the milieu. It is important to adhere to the program’s daily schedule in order to provide the residents with a sense of safety, security and structure.

· Provide guidance and direction to residents and oversee resident activities to ensure conformance with program policies.

· Develop client skills in the areas of recreation, safety, social activities and daily living skills.

· Write log entry notes throughout the shift noting any incidents and maintain regular communication with the other team members.

· Perform all duties based on residents’ needs and schedule.

· Monitor and ensure health and safety of residents.

· Respond appropriately to residents and act as a role model.

· Promote and protect the residents’ rights and maintain the confidentiality of client related information.

· Cooperate with a team to ensure effective and efficient programming.

· Attend all required trainings.

Additional Responsibilities:

Transfer residents for necessary appointments and to outside meetings.

Facilitate urine and toxicology tests by following protocol.

Monitor the dispensing of medication by following protocol.

Adhere to all Policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Either a high school diploma or GED and must maintain a working driver’s license.

Working knowledge of addiction treatment or related field preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00-$19.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
Contact
Name: Angela Copeman
Email: angela.copeman@themeganhouse.org