Recovery Specialists Northampton

Center for Human Development (CHD) • Northampton, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Grace House is a residential recovery home in Northampton, MA, serving 12 mothers and up to 20 children. The program targets families at serious risk of decompensation and long-term homelessness due to parental Substance Use Disorder (SUD). This includes women with custody or who will have custody of at least one child within 60 days of admission, and/or pregnant women. The Recovery Specialist works within the Agency’s team model, fostering open communication and support. The role provides education and support to families needing substance abuse treatment to maintain a life in recovery, aiming to create a safe, nurturing environment for mothers and children to succeed.

Requirements

• GED or High School Diploma required
• Minimum of 2 years working in the substance use/mental health field.
• Written and verbal communication skills are critical
• Ability to work with computers.
• All positions require background screening including a CORI and motor vehicle record check
• Must have a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to attend mandatory daytime staff meetings and in-person trainings required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or higher
• Female applicants encouraged to apply
• Self-motivated
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible
• Willingness to learn
• Familiar with person centered/trauma informed approach
• Able to navigate crisis situations effectively
• Demonstrates integrity
• Empathetic
• Task oriented
• Team player
• Sense of humor

Responsibilities

• Transfers written and verbal program information to staff and electronically
• Mediates concerns between residents
• Coordinate with community organizations to identify and address the needs of the clients
• Provide intervention and support services
• Assist clients in achieving success in their role as a parent in active recovery.
• Maintain professional boundaries.
• Monitor female clients during urine collection for substance use screening purposes and conduct periodic room checks.

Benefits

• Dental
• Health
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Earned vacation time
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED