Recovery Specialist I/II Swing

horizonservices; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, Life and LTD coverage

Paid time off & Holidays

Retirement benefits after 6 months

Training and CEU opportunities

Job summary

Horizon Services, Inc. seeks a Recovery Specialist (Over-night) to support clients at the Mission Street Recovery Station in San Jose, CA. The role includes monitoring safety, coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team, and ensuring a clean, welcoming environment for residents.

This 2nd shift position requires weekend work; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. Compensation includes hourly pay with benefits and opportunities for training and professional growth within a supportive nonprofit

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting SUD/MH individuals in a residential setting.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Basic understanding of Substance Use and related services.
• Ability to use technology and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client behavior and ensure safety and accountability at the Recovery Station.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide care and structure.
• Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment for all clients.
• Assist with meal preparation and daily bed roster management.
• Perform property safety checks and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Transport clients to local facilities for Sobering Center if required.

Skills

Client Focus

Problem Solving

Resilience

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Basic academic knowledge of Substance Use

SUD certification eligibility (CCAPP/CADTP/CAADE)

Tools

EPIC

Medi-Cal

HMIS

Job description

Bonus for Bilingual Applicants

$2,000 (Distributed in 4 parts: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 90 days, $500 after 150 days, and $500 after 210 days of employment). The bilingualbonus applies to client-facing positions and will be awarded upon successful completion of the language test.

Job Title

Recovery Specialist (Over-night)

Location

Mission Street Recovery Station San Jose, CA

Employment Type

2nd shift - 2:45pm - 10:45pm; Weekends are required

Who are we?

Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) is a nonprofit established in 1974 that offers addiction treatment with the goal of reducing substance use related challenges for people from all walks of life, including those from some of the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities. Providing exceptional services to our diverse community. We are proud to support the Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) clients in their preferred languages, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all.

We practice our values of Integrity, Respect, Compassion, and Professionalism to provide residential treatment, withdrawal management, and sobering programs to support the well‑being of women, men, youth, LGBTQ, and BIPOC clients to live healthy, fulfilling and constructive lives. HSI is an inclusive workplace and a learning community where our collective experiences enrich each other’s growth.

The Recovery Specialist position is a key position in carrying out daily activities and establishing connections with program participants at the Recovery Station. The position is central to monitoring and maintaining organization, structure and safety for all staff, clients and community members arriving and or residing at the Recovery Station.

Accountabilities

• Monitor and observe Recovery Station client behavior and activity to ensure clients are safe, accounted for and stable.
• Must work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team at the Recovery Station
• Create and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for all clients.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and organization daily

Responsibilities: People Management

• Monitor and observe Recovery Station client behavior and activity to ensure clients are safe, accounted for and stable.
• Must work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team at the Recovery Station
• Create and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for all clients.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and organization daily.
• Conducts property safety checks on client incoming property
• Monitor daily bed roster and census to ensure client accountability with program requirements.
• Assist with meal preparation and meal distribution daily.
• Run reports from EPIC, Medi-Cal and HMIS (MSRS only)
• Communicate daily needs or observational concerns or impression to Health and or SUD staff.
• Participate in daily shift change activity any concerns
• De-escalate emotionally unstable client behavior
• Provide orientation and overview for incoming clients
• Attends to clients’ needs while maintaining daily activity schedule.
• Monitoring cleanliness and performing needed cleanup duties.
• Preparing bed rolls and basic hygienic items to all incoming clients
• Ensure laundry details are completed
• Replenish supplies as directed by Program Manager
• Provide transportation and emergency response assistance.
• Transport clients to local facilities when needed (Sobering Center only)
• Respond to emergency needs as directed by Health Center staff and or Program Manager
• Assist SUD or Health Center staff with referral and or transfer (Sobering Center only) to continuing care.

Success Competencies for Position

• Client Focus – Gains insight into client needs, quickly establishes rapport and relationships using evidence-based practices, provides compassionate and empathic client care to all program participants.
• Problem Solving – uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions, looks beyond the obvious.
• Being Resilient- Rebounds from setbacks faced in a high stress environment. Handles and manages crises effectively. Maintains stability when faced with conflict.
• Interpersonal Communication- delivers effective communication with a wide range of audiences. Addresses miscommunication quickly and appropriately. Convey information clearly.

Functional/Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Experience in monitoring safety and daily activities
• Experience observing and monitoring SUD clients in a residential setting.
• Demonstrated ability to remain emotionally stable when faced with hostility or aggression.
• Ability to time manage and prioritize.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain facility cleanliness using facility standards

Qualifications

• Clear commitment and demonstrated experience in supporting SUD/MH individuals and preferred comfort with crisis stabilization.
• Must be able to work on weekends and holidays.
• Basic academic knowledge and understanding of Substance Use
• Demonstrated competency in using technology.
• May be registered with a state certifying SUD body (CCAPP/CADTP/CAADE)
• Preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish

Compensation and Benefits

• Generous contributionmedical, dental, Life and LTD for the employee and 50% for any dependents medical and dental coverage.
• PTO and Holiday pay.
• Retirement benefits after 6 months of service.
• Training and CEU opportunities.

Salary: $25.00-$26.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Horizon Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. https://www.horizonservices.org