Impactful Recovery Support Specialist & Shift Lead

Phoenix House of New York; Wainscott (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Phoenix House of New York is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist to join our East Hampton residential team in Wainscott, NY. You will support and facilitate shift changes, provide crisis intervention counseling, and help run daily program activities for residents.

Responsibilities include monitoring attendance, ensuring safety, conducting checks, and supporting medication room operations while upholding our values and program rules. Competitive benefits apply for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Casac-T credential in good standing preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a substance use disorder treatment setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients adhere to the day-to-day program schedule and track attendance.
• Monitor participation in program events and activities.
• Conduct room/bed checks to ensure resident safety and presence (at least every 30 minutes).
• Perform routine facility safety and security checks.
• Review client property/items on admission for policy compliance.
• Conduct contraband searches and drug screen administration per policy.
• Lead shift duties and ensure duties are completed and incidents reported to the Manager on Call.
• Mentor patients in behavior, rules, school work, and social interactions.

Skills

Shift leadership

Crisis intervention

Attendance tracking

Group intake

Education

High School diploma or GED

CASAC‑T credential

Job description

Phoenix House of New York is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist to join our East Hampton residential team in Wainscott, NY. You will support and facilitate shift changes, provide crisis intervention counseling, and help run daily program activities for residents.

Responsibilities include monitoring attendance, ensuring safety, conducting checks, and supporting medication room operations while upholding our values and program rules. Competitive benefits apply for eligible staff.