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 full-time; 36 hours per week. Schedule: Mon/Tues/Friday 2-10pm, Saturday 9am-9pm.
What you’ll do:
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Supervise and/or participate with individuals, based on their needs in self-help skills, activities of daily living, socialization, leisure time and community integration.
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Implement, teach and assist individuals with treatment plan goals and objective on a consistent basis.
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Assist individuals in scheduling routine and preventative medical appointments, obtain and disseminate all reports to appropriate team members.
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Attend all required trainings within prescribed timelines.
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Transport individuals in agency vehicle as needed.
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Other duties as assigned.
What you’ll need:
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Education:
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High School Diploma/GED equivalent required
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Bachelor’s Degree and/or CADAC preferred.
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Experience:
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A minimum of one year full-time substance abuse counseling experience.
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If in recovery, must have a minimum of two years current continuous sobriety.
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Skills/Other:
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Must have a Massachusetts driver’s license.
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Must have the ability to complete CPR/First Aid certification upon hire.
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
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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 year
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Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
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Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
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Employer Paid Life Insurance
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403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
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Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
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Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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Access to Credit Union Banking
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Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
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Employee Referral Bonus Program
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Discounted Movie Tickets
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Comprehensive Training Program
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Internal Advancement Opportunities
