Part Time Weekends Recovery Specialist (3 Shift: 10pm to 6am) - Casa Esperanza : Job Details

About Casa Esperanza Casa Esperanza, Inc. is a bilingual/bicultural behavioral health treatment provider serving Boston and the Merrimack Valley. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to recover from addiction, trauma, mental illness, and other chronic medical conditions; overcome homelessness and discrimination; and achieve health and wellness through comprehensive, integrated care. Casa Esperanza has an operating budget of $13 million and more than $9 million in assets. About the role

• As part of the Casa Esperanza, Inc. team Latinas y Ninos Program (LYNC) will provide services in a fully integrated, holistic, and collaborative manner using a team-treatment approach, to ensure the coordination of all client services, both across Casa programs as well as with external providers. This integrated model aims to facilitate clear communication amongst all providers and eliminate duplication of efforts or conflicting approaches to care; details necessarily follow up and assignments; and ensure-wrap around support services are in place to maximize treatment effectiveness around clinical and medical functioning.

What you'll do

• Implements all safety and security requirements, including fire drills, evacuation procedures, alarm and camera monitoring.
• Reports all safety and security concerns to appropriate authorities and staff (i.e., 911 / Best Team, Emergency Services, Floor Manager, Program Director, Senior Clinical Staff on Site, etc.)
• Ensure client safety checks are facilitated and documented per standing order.
• Support patients in milieu management and program service engagement.
• Creates a welcoming and healthy environment for all patients.
• Ensures intake and discharge process of all patients are followed.
• Conducts BROSET and other safety assessments of patients while on shift.
• Completes and documents vitals as needed.
• Acts as a key partner in multi-disciplinary team meetings
• Ensures end of shift report and all shift documentation is completed timely including the documentation of critical incidents.
• Competencies in electronic health record management system for all patient interactions.
• Responsible for crisis de-escalation and initiating safety protocols.
• Facilitates groups as needed.
• Must participate in all mandatory safety and security trainings
• Must participate in regularly scheduled Program and All Agency meetings
• Coordinates all scheduled client activities and refers clients to appropriate staff for support.
• Ensures that all windows and doors are secure, alarms are set.
• Ensures that all items that are potentially dangerous are secured in a locked location, i.e. knives, curling irons, irons, razors, etc.
• Monitors all use of client medications including over-the-counter medications
• Makes client medications available at prescribed intervals
• Observes and records that all medication has been taken in the medication log
• Secures all client personal property in the designated secure location and completes property log
• Conducts walkthroughs every four hours and completes. checklist and logs as required
• Ensure all clients, visitors and staff sign in and out
• Communicates with Case Management staff before and after the shift about client issues or concerns.
• Work collaboratively with Case Managers and Nursing Staff to provide assistance to the clients.
• Search belongings on admission and at discharge and otherwise directed by supervisor.
• Pack client belongings in the event that a client leaves unexpectedly; including the lock-up bag, medications, phone, etc.
• Facilitate with supervised urine screens and unsupervised urine screens with patients
• Escort clients on Fresh Air breaks and meal times
• Inventory linens and/or supplies as needed
• Inform management if you are familiar with a client from your personal life as this could be a potential conflict.
• Comply with all Agency policies and procedures
• Remain on the unit until replacement coverage arrives
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, Associates Degree preferred
• LADC II or LADC III preferred
• Knowledge of addiction recovery process, or willingness to acquire within first six months of employment
• Counseling and Substance Use training
• First Aid/CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain certification upon hire)
• Overdose Prevention training
• Must demonstrate ability to relate to a substance use treatment population in a sensitive manner
• Interest and willingness to work in a multicultural setting.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Manages difficult or emotional client situations;
• Responds promptly to client needs and maintains confidentiality.
• Excellent customer service
• Driver's license in good standing

Schedule Weekends- Part Time Saturdays & Sundays 10pm to 6am (On-site) What we offer: Casa Esperanza Benefits Package:

• Compensation: $ 18.50 base rate per hour
• Holiday Pay (12 days per year + 1 floating holiday)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 18 days year one, 20.5 days at year 2, 23 days at year 5
• Sick Pay - 10 paid days per year
• Long / Short Term Disability
• Paid by Company Life Insurance
• Health Insurance (Medical Dental, Vison)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• FSA/DCA (Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• ComPsych Guidance Resources - EAP
• Educational Opportunities
• Tuition Remission
• Employee Ticket at Work (Discounts for Entertainment, travel, movies; etc.)
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Increased Salary for Credentials
• and more....

Physical & Mental Requirements While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. At Casa Esperanza, Inc., the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. That's why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID 19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and boosted, when eligible) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement. Casa Esperanza's EEO Statement Casa Esperanza, Inc. values its diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, older members of society, and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds to apply. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Casa Esperanza, Inc also has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employees, interns, volunteers and contractors of Casa Esperanza, Inc. are responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with kindness and respect. Casa Esperanza, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [email protected]. The pay range for this role is: 18.50 - 24.50 USD per hour (Latinas y Nios Center)