Residential Medication Support Specialist

Benefits

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Parental leave Training & development Residential Medication Support Specialist Full-Time Pay Rate: $20/hour Location: Orange, MA Schedule: Mon-Thu 6a-2p, Fri 10a-6p

Position Summary

The Residential Medication Support Specialist is a direct-care staff role responsible for supporting the safe and compliant management of medications within a residential substance use disorder (SUD) program. This position ensures proper storage, handling, and documentation of medications in accordance with BSAS standards, while assisting clients with medication self-administration as appropriate and coordinating with providers, pharmacies, and program staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Medication
• Management: Provide training to new staff and cross-trained staff on medication administration, policies, and procedures. Work with clients and their providers to coordinate refills, medication changes, and support consults between resident and their provider. Provide basic support to clients in understanding their medications (e.g., names, purpose, and common side effects). Document orders for new, changed, and discontinued medication. Monitor medication storage areas, including documentation of refrigeration temperatures. Assist with oversight, documentation, and proper disposal of medications in accordance with program procedures. Oversee intake of new medications, verify accuracy against prescriptions, and ensure proper documentation per program procedures. Monitors medication being taken by clients. Uploads medication sheets to clients' electronic file. Document and report any medication errors to a supervisor, and complete internal incident report to submit to the Program Manager.
• Program
• Operations: Respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations. Maintain environmental, safety and room checks in accordance with policy and procedure. Medication counts at the start and end of each shift. Document clear and objective shift, individual and quick notes. Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and organizational information in full accordance with applicable federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 governing substance use disorder records.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required. Previous experience working with substance addiction population preferred. Medication Specialist training certificate approved by BSAS required (or willingness to obtain during orientation), with annual recertification thereafter. CPR, First Aid, and Narcan certification required (or willingness to obtain prior to or upon hire). Possession of a valid driver's license, held for a minimum of six months, and an acceptable driving record in accordance with agency policy and applicable state regulations is preferred.