Recovery Specialist III

Spectrum Health Systems; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Generous PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match up to 7%

Discounts on services

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems is hiring for a Recovery Specialist III in Methuen, MA. This on-site role covers a 2nd shift, Thursday–Sunday, 3:00pm–11:00pm, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.

The program supports at-risk youth through trauma-informed care and structured routines. Responsibilities include maintaining safety, applying behavior protocols, supervising junior staff, and ensuring orderly operations while meeting program needs.

Qualifications

• Two to four years or equivalent experience with at-risk youth preferred.
• Ability to assess a situation independently and deal with youth emergency and crisis situations.
• Maturity and problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively are essential qualities of the position.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining primary responsibility for the safety and security of residents and staff on the assigned shift.
• Ensuring that behavior management protocols are applied consistently.
• Overseeing Recovery Specialist I and Recovery Specialist II personnel.
• Maintaining the orderliness of the program milieu by ensuring adherence to structure and schedules.
• Working mandatory overtime and participating in the on‑call rotation to meet program needs.

Skills

Youth work experience

Crisis management

Communication skills

Maturity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Methuen, MA 01844

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Job Shift: 2nd Shift/Evenings

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Offering a $3,000 bonus!

Program Overview

Location: Methuen, MA. Adolescent Male Program. The Breakwater Program is a long‑term treatment program for adolescent males referred by the Department of Children and Families. As a therapeutic community, we use trauma‑informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, family support, and recovery‑based approaches to substance abuse treatment. Our goal is to help youth build pro‑social skills, support their recovery, and work toward a stable, productive future. Recovery Specialists play a key role in guiding and supporting youth through this process.

Schedule: Thursday–Sunday, 3:00pm–11:00pm

Pay rate: $23.00–25.00 per hour

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance/additional voluntary insurances
• Company‑paid life insurance/employee assistance programs
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options
• 401k with company match up to 7%
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide

Recovery Specialist III Responsibilities

• Maintaining primary responsibility for the safety and security of residents and staff on the assigned shift.
• Ensuring that behavior management protocols are applied consistently.
• Overseeing Recovery Specialist I and Recovery Specialist II personnel.
• Maintaining the orderliness of the program milieu by ensuring adherence to structure and schedules.
• Working mandatory overtime and participating in the on‑call rotation to meet program needs.

Qualifications

• Two to four years or equivalent experience with at‑risk youth preferred.
• Ability to assess a situation independently and deal with youth emergency and crisis situations.
• Maturity and problem‑solving skills, and ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively are essential qualities of the position.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.