Recovery Support Specialist

Hiring For All Shifts

1st- 6:45am-3pm

2nd-2:45pm-11pm

3rd-10:45pm-7am

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Support Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will empower individuals on their journey to recovery by providing peer support, crisis intervention, and behavioral health guidance. Your enthusiasm and expertise will help foster a supportive environment that promotes mental health, addiction recovery, and overall well-being. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of diverse communities, utilizing your skills in motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and client communication to inspire hope and resilience.

Duties

• Provide peer support advocacy by sharing personal recovery experiences and mentoring clients through their recovery process
• Conduct crisis management and crisis intervention to de-escalate situations and ensure safety for clients and staff
• Assist individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions using evidence-based approaches such as motivational interviewing
• Collaborate with behavioral health teams to develop personalized recovery plans that respect cultural diversity and individual needs
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information while documenting interactions accurately within electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Support clients in developing coping skills, goal setting, and connecting them with community resources for ongoing support
• Promote client engagement through effective communication, active listening, and culturally sensitive practices

Preferred

• Proven experience working with individuals experiencing mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or co-occurring disorders
• Strong skills in crisis management, crisis intervention, and behavioral health principles
• Knowledge of addiction counseling, harm reduction techniques, and motivational interviewing methods
• Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse communities while maintaining sensitivity and respect for individual backgrounds
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems for documentation purposes
• Excellent communication skills focused on client-centered care and shared decision-making
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with privacy regulations
• Demonstrated ability to share personal recovery experiences appropriately to motivate clients

Join us in transforming lives through compassionate support, innovative approaches, and unwavering dedication. This paid position offers a rewarding environment where your expertise fuels positive change—helping individuals reclaim their independence and thrive in their communities.

Pay: $21.50 - $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• What shift are you looking for?

Work Location: In person