Recovery Specialist - PT
About The Position
YSS is seeking a motivated, part-time Recovery Specialist. In this role, you'll be a consistent source of encouragement, structure, and support for youth in residential addiction treatment. Through positive relationships, skill-building, and everyday interactions, you'll help residents build the confidence and life skills they need to succeed in recovery. As a Recovery Specialist, you'll create a safe, welcoming home environment while facilitating groups, coaching healthy habits, supporting treatment goals, and helping youth navigate the challenges—and victories—of daily life. While this isn't a therapy role, your guidance and mentorship will have a lasting impact on each resident's recovery journey.
Requirements
- High school diploma/equivalent
- One year of human service-related experience
- Flexibility to serve on the on-call rotation and cover shifts, as needed.
- Recovering applicants must have a minimum of two years of continuous sobriety to be considered for this position.
- Travel, including transporting clients, is required for this position.
- For YSS insurance purposes, you must: be 21 years of age, have a valid, state-issued, driver's license, have a clean driving record, and have adequate insurance coverage per YSS policy.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors degree in social work, education, or a related field
- Client focused and able to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate with others.
- Is an active, patient, listener.
- Uses critical thinking skills to problems solve.
- Ability to manage resources effectively.
- Be rooted in purpose and driven by equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.
- Bring humility, respect, and cultural awareness to every interaction.
- Speaks a language in addition to English (especially one spoken in our communities).
Responsibilities
- Build supportive relationships that foster trust, growth, and accountability.
- Facilitate engaging life skills and recovery-focused groups.
- Coach youth as they work toward treatment goals and greater independence.
- Create a safe, structured, and welcoming home environment.
- Supervise daily routines, activities, and community living.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized facility.
- Transport residents to appointments, work, school, and community activities.
- Respond calmly to crises and participate in an on-call rotation.
- Supervise volunteers and substitute staff while on duty.
- Document participant progress and communicate with the treatment team.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Program
- Personal Wellness Programs
- Pet Insurance Discounts
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Retirement Savings Opportunities
- Ongoing Training and Professional Development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
