What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Specialist - Overnight Shift position at GAAMHA?
The Recovery Specialist (RS) provides guidance and direction to residents and oversees resident activities in a co-occurring enhanced recovery home in accordance with program policies. The RS will participate in ensuring the day-to-day operations of the program milieu support the culture of recovery and is both trauma and gender informed and must like children. Staff members should expect to take part in both indoor and outdoor activities year-round to support our residents’ individual service plans.Responsibilities and Duties:
- The RS directs and supervises the daily schedules of Sunrise Ridge Recovery Program and its residents.
- The RS is responsible for daily monitoring of residents prescribed medication(s), refills, and disposal of discontinued medication(s). Also, the RS will witness and document residents’ daily medication intake on individual resident’s medication sheet.
- The RS facilitates therapeutic groups using established curricula and create progress notes detailing attendance and participation of residents.
- The RS performs resident headcounts and wellness checks on all floors of houses and in all outbuildings.
- The RS will prepare typed and/or legibly written reports as required and document relevant information in shift change logs.
- The RS will participate in the regularly scheduled staff meetings and monthly in-service training.
- The RS monitors resident activity and physical plant conditions to ensure the safety of residents and coworkers.
- The RS will support pregnant and postpartum residents who are on the milieu who have counseling, appointments, DCF meetings etc.
- The RS will know and enforce the requirements and procedures for reporting suspected cases of child abuse and neglect in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 119, Section 51A.
- The RS will transport residents as necessary for appointments, court etc.
- The RS will represent GAAMHA and Sunrise Ridge in the community and conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the values and professional standards of the agency.
- The RS will adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies governing the disclosure of client identifying information and confidentiality.
- The RS will perform 15-minute checks on all shifts, especially on the overnight shifts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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