Evening Recovery Support Specialist

Advocates; Maryland; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates is seeking a Recovery Specialist to supervise daily activities in a program for individuals pursuing substance-free living, ensuring safety and milieu quality. The position starts at $18.50/hour and runs Tuesday through Saturday, 8pm–4am, in Maryland.

Minimum education is a High School Diploma/GED. The role includes crisis management, safety checks, medication observation, and coordinating activities while upholding dignity and adherence to agency policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required with minimum one year in human services.
• Understanding of the disease concept of addiction and knowledge of recovery pathways.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and use good judgment.
• Ability to read English and communicate effectively in the program's primary language.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of individuals served within the program and provide crisis management and mediation.
• Accurately maintain shift communication logs.
• Provide all safety checks throughout the day and overnight hours.
• Provide medication observation and adhere to policies.
• Assist and participate in regularly scheduled social recovery activities during the shift.
• Support the peer-driven social model by empowering residents in conflict resolution and decision-making.
• Coordinate maintenance of program food and supply needs as required.
• Transport residents or accompany them to appointments/meetings as assigned.
• Ensure a clean, safe and home-like environment for residents.
• Remain alert throughout the scheduled work shift.
• Participate in core training and maintain required certifications.
• Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings.
• Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect per Advocates HR policies.
• Perform duties in line with agency policies and Performance Standards.

Skills

Crisis management

Medication observation

Team collaboration

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Advocates is seeking a Recovery Specialist to supervise daily activities in a program for individuals pursuing substance-free living, ensuring safety and milieu quality. The position starts at $18.50/hour and runs Tuesday through Saturday, 8pm–4am, in Maryland.

Minimum education is a High School Diploma/GED. The role includes crisis management, safety checks, medication observation, and coordinating activities while upholding dignity and adherence to agency policies.