Evening Recovery Counselor (Residential)

South Middlesex Opportunity Council; Millbury (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

12 holidays first year

Employer-paid life insurance & AD&D

Long-term disability

Medical plans through Mass General Br.

Dental with orthodontic coverage

EyeMed vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company‑at

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

South Middlesex Opportunity Council is seeking a Recovery Specialist to help ensure client safety and support during evening hours in a residential setting. You will supervise clients, provide crisis counseling, and help enforce house rules in collaboration with the Program team.

You must have lived experience with substance use and be in recovery, with a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license. This full-time role involves driving the SMOC van and working 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• This role requires working with female clients; designation as female only for safety and privacy.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have lived experience with substance use and be in recovery.
• Understanding of addiction as a disease and knowledge of 12 Step concepts.
• Strong verbal communication skills and clear boundaries.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily/nightly and weekend activities and clients.
• Provide individual, group, and crisis counseling.
• Ensure client compliance with Serenity/Rhodes House rules.
• Assist in crisis intervention and refer clients as needed.
• Record and file necessary paperwork.
• Supervise medication process and times.
• Conduct monthly fire drills and attend supervision meetings.
• Drive program van to transport clients.
• Engage clients by addressing needs within or outside the scope of work.
• Communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Client supervision

Documentation

Effective communication

Boundary understanding

Driving / Vehicle operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

South Middlesex Opportunity Council is seeking a Recovery Specialist to help ensure client safety and support during evening hours in a residential setting. You will supervise clients, provide crisis counseling, and help enforce house rules in collaboration with the Program team.

You must have lived experience with substance use and be in recovery, with a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license. This full-time role involves driving the SMOC van and working 35 hours per week.