Recovery Specialist

Advocates; Maryland; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates is seeking a Recovery Specialist to help oversee daily activities in a milieu that supports substance-free living while safeguarding residents. The role covers overnight shifts Thursday through Saturday from 10pm to 8am, with a starting wage of $18.50 per hour.

A high school diploma or GED is required, and experience in human services is preferred. The position emphasizes crisis management, safe medication observation, and active participation in social recovery activities, within a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in human services or related field preferred.
• Ability to understand addiction as a disease and pathways to recovery.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of individuals served in the program.
• Provide crisis management and mediation.
• Maintain shift communication logs.
• Perform safety checks during day and night shifts.
• Observe medication administration per policy.
• Support social recovery activities and resident-led processes.
• Assist with program food and supply needs and transportation as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, home-like environment for residents.
• Attend supervision and staff meetings and participate in trainings.

Skills

Crisis management

Residential support

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Starting Rate: $18.50/hour

Schedule: Thursday- Saturday 10pm - 8am

The Recovery Specialist is responsible to assist in the oversight of the daily activities within the assigned program maintaining a milieu environment that is conducive to the goal of substance free living while ensuring the safety of the residents in the program.

Who We Are

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.

We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of individuals served within the program. 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 medication observation policies.
• Assist and participate in all regularly scheduled social recovery activities and services occurring during assigned shift.
• Support the peer driven social model within the milieu by empowering the residents in conflict resolution and decision-making.
• Assist with the coordination of maintaining the 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 at all times throughout scheduled work shift.
• Participate in core training and maintain certification of required trainings.
• Attend and actively participate in supervision and staff meetings.
• Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates Human Rights Policy.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.
• Strictly follow all agency Performance Standards.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.

• High school diploma/GED with minimum of one year experience in human services field.
• Understanding of the disease concept of addiction and knowledge of the multiple pathways to recovery.
• If applicable, a minimum of three continuous years of sobriety.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Ability to communicate effectively including in writing and ability to use good judgment.
• Ability to read English and communicate effectively in the primary language of the program to which they are assigned.
• Must have sensitivity to the needs of the population.
• High energy level and ability to function in a team atmosphere.