Patient-Focused Recovery Support Specialist

Granite Recovery Centers; Derry (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Meaningful work

Job summary

Granite Recovery Centers is seeking a Full Time Recovery Support Specialist to assist residents of treatment facilities with daily observations, EMR documentation, and guidance to participate in groups and medical/clinical appointments. The role includes ensuring safety, facilitating sign-ins, and supporting crisis intervention where needed.

The position emphasizes adherence to confidentiality, strong interpersonal skills, and transportation responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work in and adapt to a multicultural, community-based organization.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Understanding of the Agency’s mission and culture with appropriate boundaries.
• Experience with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Background check required (UDS and criminal history).
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and Insurance.
• MVR verification per policy F&A‑115.
• Satisfactory references from employers or peers.
• Satisfactory drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete hourly observation checks and record location numbers.
• Complete EMR notes during shifts.
• Stay with the assigned patient unless necessary.
• Ensure patients attend groups and do not leave unexcused.
• Verify patient sign-ins and monitor group members.
• File group sign-in sheets and originals.
• Conduct daily room checks.
• Perform room searches for safety reasons.
• Bag search on new admission.
• Review handbook and orient patient to program.
• Daily room search for detox patients.
• Process intakes and discharges and related paperwork.
• Transport patients to hospital and accompany.
• Monitor and log residential/detox calls.
• Stock the supply closet.
• Provide educational and support groups for patients.
• Assist with crisis intervention and community engagement for concierge care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural adaptability

Confidentiality

Boundary management

Substance abuse experience

Background check readiness

Driver's license

MVR verification

References

Drug screening

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Auto liability insurance

Job description

Granite Recovery Centers is seeking a Full Time Recovery Support Specialist to assist residents of treatment facilities with daily observations, EMR documentation, and guidance to participate in groups and medical/clinical appointments. The role includes ensuring safety, facilitating sign-ins, and supporting crisis intervention where needed.

The position emphasizes adherence to confidentiality, strong interpersonal skills, and transportation responsibilities.