Recovery Specialist, CSS, 32 Hrs, Day Shift

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver

regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Job Description

I. Major Responsibilities: Performs duties using recovery-oriented principles. Demonstrates person centered strength-based communication and relationship with persons. Demonstrates effective communication with staff, peers and other professionals. Ability to observe, document, teach and respond to mental and physical health as well as other needs of clients such as community living skills. Serve as a residential counselor for specified number of residents as directed. Assists in creating a safe therapeutic milieu by fostering a culture of recovery. License/Certification/Education: Required: Grade C02: Residential Counselor I: Minimum of a high school diploma/GED/HiSet required. Grade C04: Residential Counselor II: Requires a Bachelor's degree; preferably in the field of psychology or human services. Must have a current valid US-issued driver's license and a registered, inspected and insured automobile for work related purposes including transporting clients in a personal vehicle [or a company vehicle.] except those working in Passages, MYR, Urgent Care, Detox & TSS. Must be able to pass a CORI background check. MYR, Beryl's House, Faith House, Orchard Street: Must be able to pass a CORI (Criminal Offender Background Check) and a DCF/CPS (Department of Families Adam Walsh/Child Protective Services background check). Preferred: Associates degree preferred. Certification in addiction counseling or a minimum of 2 years' experience in the substance abuse field is preferred. Experience/Skills: Required: Understanding of addiction and recovery. Awake Overnight Residential Counselors: Must be able to remain awake and alert during the overnight shift to provide a safe and healthy environment for our staff and co-workers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health

for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.