Compassionate Recovery Support Specialist

The Salvation Army; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Pittsburgh is seeking an individual to maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment for residents. You will evaluate behavioral and emotional needs, facilitate Daily Living and Life Skills groups, and support recovery efforts as part of a dedicated treatment team.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, client orientation, documenting group sessions, and coordinating with staff. A valid driver’s license and PA clearances are required.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of substance abuse treatment and recovery.
• PA Mandated and Permissive Reporting and The Salvation Army's KeepSAfe training required.

Responsibilities

• Listens to clients concerning all areas of treatment.
• Maintains safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment for clients including crisis intervention.
• Trains clients on program expectations and responsibilities, including detail assignments.
• Orient new clients to unit, program, and milieu.
• Communicates with staff in written logs or verbally.
• Attends program meetings and trainings as directed by Harbor Light Center leadership.
• Evaluates behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provides input.
• Assists with interventions with clients (medication help, pass times, daily living and life skills groups).
• Transports clients for drop-off and pick-up (recovery meetings, store runs, discharges).
• Performs monthly fire drills according to DDAP regulations.
• Administers, collects, and records urine drug testing data as directed.
• Clerical and safety/security duties as assigned.
• Completes daily documentation on all facilitated groups; submitted to Program Manager daily.
• Ensures safety and security of residents and facility.
• Additional tasks as program develops
• On occasion may supervise children of client families and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Substance abuse treatment knowledge

KeepSAfe training requirement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Salvation Army in Pittsburgh is seeking an individual to maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment for residents. You will evaluate behavioral and emotional needs, facilitate Daily Living and Life Skills groups, and support recovery efforts as part of a dedicated treatment team.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, client orientation, documenting group sessions, and coordinating with staff. A valid driver’s license and PA clearances are required.