Recovery Specialist-Third Shift
About The Position
GAAMHA is seeking a Recovery Specialist to support residents at Sunrise Ridge, a structured, trauma-informed recovery home for women with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, including pregnant and postpartum women. The Recovery Specialist provides guidance, oversight, and hands-on support as residents work through individualized recovery plans, build life skills, and pursue self-sufficiency in a safe and supportive environment. The role supports daily program operations by encouraging residents’ participation in scheduled routines and recovery programming, overseeing medication adherence and documentation, facilitating recovery-focused group discussions as needed, and conducting regular headcounts and wellness checks. The Recovery Specialist also completes shift notes, medication logs, and incident reports; communicates relevant information during shift changes; and accompanies residents to appointments, court hearings, and other essential engagements. The position helps maintain a trauma-informed, gender-responsive environment and provides additional support to pregnant and postpartum residents, including accompanying them to counseling, medical visits, and child welfare meetings. The Recovery Specialist follows resident-safety policies and mandated-reporting requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect under M.G.L. Chapter 119, Section 51A, and represents GAAMHA and Sunrise Ridge professionally in the community. The role reports to the RS Supervisor and collaborates with the Sunrise Ridge team.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust, provide guidance, and foster accountability among residents.
- If the candidate has lived experience with substance use disorder, at least one year of continuous sobriety is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based documentation platforms such as Kipu.
- Valid driver's license and ability to transport residents as needed.
- Must pass a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) check and an Adam Walsh/Child Protective Services Background Check.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in residential treatment, peer recovery coaching, or behavioral health settings is highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Ensure residents follow scheduled routines and participate in recovery-based programming.
- Oversee residents’ medication adherence; document medication administration and ensure proper intake and disposal of discontinued medications.
- Facilitate recovery-focused group discussions and document resident participation and progress as needed.
- Conduct regular headcounts and wellness checks throughout the facility during the shift.
- Complete shift notes, medication logs, and incident reports, and communicate relevant information during staff shift changes.
- Accompany residents to appointments, court hearings, and other essential engagements, and advocate for their needs in the community.
- Support a trauma-informed, gender-responsive environment where residents feel heard, valued, and empowered.
- Provide additional support to pregnant and postpartum residents, including attending counseling, medical visits, and child welfare meetings with them.
- Know and enforce resident-safety policies, including mandated reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect under M.G.L. Chapter 119, Section 51A.
- Represent Sunrise Ridge and GAAMHA professionally and with integrity in the community.
Benefits
- Training, professional development, and career advancement pathways.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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