Recovery Associate - Men's NYC Programs
About The Position
Release Recovery is hiring a Recovery Associate for its men's transitional living programs in New York City. The role supports the day-to-day operations and culture of the Men's Transitional Living Program and provides a consistent, trusted presence for clients navigating substance use and mental health challenges. Associates help maintain safety, structure, and community while engaging clients with compassion, accountability, professionalism, emotional intelligence, and appropriate boundaries. The position includes administering safety protocols, supporting daily schedules and programming, monitoring client engagement, assisting with admissions and transitions, and responding to crises. Associates also contribute to a respectful community environment, support colleagues as priorities shift, attend staff meetings and training, and uphold facility standards. Release Recovery describes itself as a provider of transitional living, outpatient treatment, and recovery support services, with programs throughout New York City and Westchester County. The role pays a competitive base rate of $19 per hour and is overtime-eligible. Health, dental, and vision benefits are available to full-time employees.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to navigate sensitive conversations with professionalism and empathy.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in recovery or behavioral health settings is preferred.
- Knowledge of substance use, mental health, or peer recovery support.
Responsibilities
- Administer drug and BAC testing in accordance with program protocols.
- Conduct room searches and monitor for contraband professionally and respectfully.
- Follow medication management procedures and report non-compliance immediately.
- Respond calmly and effectively to crises, activating protocols and emergency services when necessary.
- Maintain structure in the home by facilitating daily schedules, programming, and client check-ins and check-outs.
- Monitor client attendance and engagement in clinical and community programming.
- Support new admissions and transitions and help clients integrate into the community.
- Foster a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for residents.
- Model professionalism, positive peer behavior, and healthy communication.
- Engage clients through conversation, activities, and appropriate support while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Participate in group activities and contribute to a strong community culture.
- Adapt to shifting priorities and support colleagues during crises or staffing shortages.
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings and ongoing training opportunities.
- Maintain facility standards for cleanliness, order, and presentation.
Benefits
- Health benefits for full-time employees, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Competitive base rate of $19 per hour; overtime-eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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