Recovery Specialist: Full Time

Chimes; Garrettford (PA); Hybrid; USD 43,841,000 - 59,314,000; Full time

Job summary

Chimes is seeking a Recovery Specialist for its Residential Recovery Program in Drexel Hill, PA. The role supports residents in building daily living skills, managing medications, and pursuing independence in a close-knit team.

You will guide individuals through self-care, budgeting, and recovery-oriented counseling, while contributing to a safe home and accurate records. The position is full-time with evening shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with 1 year of human services experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Strong communicator who thrives both independently and on a team.
• A compassionate, flexible, recovery-oriented mindset.
• Comfort managing a small caseload (4–5 residents).
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to transport residents.

Responsibilities

• Guide residents through daily living skills — self-care, budgeting, and medication education
• Provide supportive, recovery-oriented counseling grounded in best practices
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming home through light housekeeping and meal prep
• Drive residents to appointments and activities using a program van
• Administer medications in line with DPW standards
• Respond calmly and confidently in crisis moments
• Keep accurate documentation and billable service records
• Advocate for residents and model healthy communication and conflict resolution
• Partner with your program coordinator and team to support each resident's individual goals

Skills

Strong communicator

Compassionate mindset

Flexible mindset

Team player

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate’s degree with 1 year human services experience, or equivalent

Job description

Recovery Specialist — Residential Recovery Program
Drexel Hill, PA | $18/hour | Full-Time

Make a real difference in people's recovery journeys. As a Recovery Specialist with Chimes' Residential Recovery Program, you'll walk alongside residents as they rebuild daily living skills, work toward independence, and create healthier futures — all in a small, supportive team environment with a manageable caseload of 4–5 residents.

Shifts Available

• Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Guide residents through daily living skills — self-care, budgeting, and medication education
• Provide supportive, recovery-oriented counseling grounded in best practices
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming home through light housekeeping and meal prep
• Drive residents to appointments and activities using a program van
• Administer medications in line with DPW standards
• Respond calmly and confidently in crisis moments
• Keep accurate documentation and billable service records
• Advocate for residents and model healthy communication and conflict resolution
• Partner with your program coordinator and team to support each resident's individual goals

What You'll Bring

• Associate's degree with 1 year of human services experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience
• Strong communicator who thrives both independently and on a team
• A compassionate, flexible, recovery-oriented mindset
• Comfort managing a small caseload (4–5 residents)
• Valid driver's license and willingness to transport residents

Why Chimes?

Join a purpose-driven organization where your work directly changes lives — and where you'll grow personally and professionally along the way. Learn more at chimes.org/Careers.

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