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Recovery Aide in Falmouth, Massachusetts at Gosnold

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Gosnold
Falmouth, Massachusetts, 02540, United States
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SUMMARY:

The Recovery Aide is responsible for assisting clients and families in the behavioral health system to enhance their recovery and promote wellness. This position requires the ability to relate and communicate effectively with patients in a treatment setting. Experience, training, or education in the field of addiction or mental health is preferred. The Recovery Aide must have the ability to coordinate transportation services for our clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist the admitting team in patient admission including checking in and storing valuables, assisting patient with activities of daily living, obtaining urine drug samples if necessary, and other related patient care functions.
  • Maintain safety of the unit, perform thorough bag/luggage searches upon patient admission, regularly scheduled bed checks to ensure patient attendance.
  • Participate in recovery-oriented socialization via informal interactions with patients, circulating in the program to monitor patient activity, and ensuring adherence to the program’s residency guidelines.
  • Transport patients to appointments related to their treatment plan including recovery homes, court proceedings, medical and entitlement visits, detox centers, referral locations, etc.
  • Monitor recreational activities and participate with other staff to coordinate these activities.
  • Conduct recovery-oriented patient twelve step discussion groups (shift appropriate only).
  • In residential program (Emerson House), oversee patient self-administration of medication including tracking refills, documenting medication schedules (dosages and times) in medication log, and coordinating self-administration program with other shifts and consulting pharmacies (shift appropriate only).
  • Document observations, activities, and participation in appropriate records including the patient record, shift logs and in the preparation of incident reports.
  • Data entry of patient information into electronic record system, including ESM where required.
  • Participate in required educational and in-service training programs including CPR and First Aid, Overdose Prevention, Trauma Informed Care, CPI, and De-escalation.
  • Perform housekeeping and custodial tasks in accordance with Gosnold’s established standards of sanitation and safety.
  • Maintain professional boundaries at all times, as outlined in Gosnold’s Personnel Policy and Ethics and Compliance Plan.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.
  • MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, Experience, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

    The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the job.

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED.
  • Experience: Experience, training, and/or education in the field of addiction or mental health. Ability to cover multiple shifts, including weekends. One to Three (1-3) years of customer service experience. Experience and comfortability with high-stress, fast-paced environment. Comfort speaking in front of larger groups.
  • Skills: Computer literate and knowledgeable about current office applications. Knowledge and understanding of sanitation, cleanliness, safety, and facility upkeep.
  • Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Current CPR certification or be CPR certifiable.
  • Preferred: Valid MA Driver’s License with no restrictions. Experience with addiction and mental health. Past experience with facilitation of groups.
    • BENEFITS (based on full-time employment):
      • Blue Cross & Blue Shield health and dental insurance
      • Vision insurance
      • Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
      • Generous paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
      • 403b retirement savings plan with employer match
      • Personal financial management services
      • Life and supplemental life insurance
      • Critical illness and accident insurance
      • Employee Assistance Program
      • Pet insurance
      • Tuition assistance
        Gosnold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Job Location

    Falmouth, Massachusetts, 02540, United States

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