Recovery Support Specialist
Company: VOA
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:
$500 sign-on bonus!Great opportunity for candidates who are
passionate about working with individuals on their path to recovery
at a newly renovated state of the art recovery home.Who We Are --
VOAMASS gives members of the community who need help the most the
services, support, and self-esteem they need to create a fresh
start. At VOAMASS, our dedicated teams are committed to serving the
whole person. What We Do -- Through our powerful integrated
behavioral health care model, we bring together vast resources from
a diverse team of caring staff to help each client meet their
personal goals. The care we provide paves the way for greater
opportunity and second chances by focusing on the critical pillars
towards a healthy life: behavioral health, financial stability, and
safe housing. As the Recovery Support Specialist, you'll have a
dynamic and critical role in our community-based residences
supporting the well-being and recovery of adult clients in our
programs. VOAMASS operates 4 residential recovery homes in Boston
neighborhoods, serving individuals with substance use and
co-occurring disorders. Our programs help people recover and
achieve wellness through a client-centered, trauma-informed harm
reduction framework. As part of the treatment team, the Recovery
Support Specialist will make a difference in the lives of our
clients through the use of clinical/treatment best practices.
Activities may include personal assistance in the completion of
daily living skills, leading educational and recreational
activities, and accompany residents to and from appointments. This
role is about making a difference in the lives of the people we
serve. You'll bring the following qualifications:Minimum of 1-2
years of experience working with individuals in substance use
treatment services, mental health, and/or co-occurring disorders,
or equivalent. BA/AA degree preferred; however, minimum of high
school degree and related experience in a recovery support
environment or equivalent may be substituted.Hours:Full-Time and
Part Time hours are available, including days, evening, overnight
and weekends. Since 1934, VOAMASS has provided critical services to
the residents of the Commonwealth. From pioneering early
residential treatment programs in the 1960's to leading today in
the field of mental health prison diversion programming, VOAMASS
can be counted on to tackle our greatest challenges. VOAMASS is
proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color,
national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or
related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an
individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected
characteristics.For full-time employees, our comprehensive and
generous benefits package includes: -- Competitive Health, Vision
and Dental insurance Flexible Spending and Health Reimbursement
Account Employer paid Life and Long-Term Disability 403(b) matching
retirement plans Tuition Remission Programs Loan Forgiveness (PSLF
Program)Fitness/Wellness reimbursementEmployee Discount ProgramPet
Insurance Blue Care Line (24/7 Nurse hotline)Generous Vacation,
Sick, and Personal Time Benefits 13 Paid HolidaysEmployee Referral
Bonus with no annual cap
Requirements:
Vaccination Policy:In accordance with VOAMASS' duty to provide and
maintain a safe workplace, we have adopted a mandatory vaccination
policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families,
our clients, partners, visitors, and the community at large from
COVID-19. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is
based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
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Keywords: VOA, Chicopee , Recovery Support Specialist, Other , Boston, Massachusetts
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