Contract to potential hire!
Location: Somerville
Rate: $20-$23/hr DOE
Schedule:
- Sunday-Thursday 3pm-11pm (FT)
- Fridays & Saturdays 3pm-11pm (PT)
Description:
- Provide supportive care to meet individuals’ needs and ensure a welcoming environment that promotes dignity and respect.
- Conducting searches of belongings utilizing trauma informed practices upon admission, at discharge, and as otherwise directed by the leadership team.
- Observe the wellbeing of individuals throughout shifts, conduct and document wellness checks at the assigned intervals, and respond to any observed changes in wellbeing per agency protocol.
- Observe and document self-administration of medications in adherence with programmatic medication policies and procedures.
- Promote participation in wellness and educational activities, and assist in the facilitation of recreational activities, under the guidance of the clinical team.
- Participate in the general cleanliness and upkeep duties of the program, assist in meal preparation and clean up, and prepare rooms for new admissions as assigned.
- Promptly report any safety, security, or maintenance issues to program leadership.
- Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when necessary, including providing overdose prevention and rescue as needed.
- Complete assigned documentation (shift reports, checklists, and incident reports) in a concise and timely manner in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, supervision, and related professional development sessions and complete all required training.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Minimum 6 months of recent human services experience – having a background working with patients who have substance use disorders is a plus. 1 year preferred.
- Knowledge of the substance use treatment continuum and services and related community resources preferred.
- Knowledge of harm reduction and trauma responsive care preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with substance use disorders preferred.
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