REPORTS TO: Program Director
Schedule: Every Friday 11pm-7:30am
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Responsible for overall safety of residents and facility of a residential men's substance abuse treatment program in Charlestown, Ma. Responsible for ensuring that residents are complying to the house rules and regulations and monitoring life skills.
Ensure the physical and emotional safety of residents at all times.
Monitor residents during medication administration to ensure adherence to guidelines
Conduct hourly room checks to ensure resident safety and compliance with program standards.
Maintain organization and cleanliness of key program areas, including food storage, equipment, refrigerators/freezers, and common spaces.
Actively participate in bi-weekly supervision meetings to review performance, address concerns, and improve care practices.
Oversee and support residents in developing life skills, fostering independence and personal growth.
Log and document any incidents, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in accordance with program protocols.
Enforce program policies and procedures, documenting any deviations and taking appropriate corrective action.
Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned by the Program Director
Two years’ experience in health and human service-related field, preferably working with co-occurring behavioral health and substance use disorders. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor preferred.
Must possess a valid MA driver’s license.
Must be able to pass CORI and Drug Testing requirements
Demonstrated understanding of, and committed to adhering to, federal and state policies (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA)
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, & boundaries.
Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
Candidates with lived expertise are encouraged to apply, if in recovery, must have two years of continuous sobriety
Personal characteristics of understanding, dedication, empathy and genuineness are essential.
Frequent interaction with providers, colleagues, clients, residents and visitors requiring the employee to communicate, as well as detect and interpret information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, occasionally during emergency situations.
Frequent communication of accurate information, instructions, and ideas so others will understand.
Bending to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment up to twenty (20) pounds.
Frequent movement throughout the program, including up and down multiple flights of stairs to access, obtain, or distribute supplies (sometimes pushing or pulling equipment), conduct wellness checks, interact with clients and residents, etc.
Remain in a stationary position for an extended period, as needed.
The Gavin Foundation is a nonprofit agency providing comprehensive adult, youth and community substance abuse education, prevention and treatment programs. Established in South Boston in 1963, we now serve over 10,000 individuals each year from Massachusetts and beyond. The Gavin Foundation offers a continuum of care to individuals, support services to their families, and programs to increase community awareness and acceptance regarding addiction and recovery.
