Recovery Specialist - Withdrawal Management

Gateway Rehab; Aliquippa (Beaver County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Rehab is seeking a full-time Recovery Specialist for our Withdrawal Management unit in Center Township, PA. You will provide peer-based support, resource navigation, and help patients identify strengths to support long-term wellness.

Ideal candidates bring lived recovery experience, strong communication, and compassion. This role emphasizes dignity, recovery-oriented practice, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to assist patients on their recovery journey.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of addiction and recovery.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Pass PA background checks and clearances (as required).
• Willingness to complete TB test and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-based support and resource navigation for individuals seeking recovery.
• Build rapport and establish professional boundaries with patients.
• Teach and support development of recovery skills.
• Promote awareness of services, treatment options, and community supports.
• Refer patients to programs and community resources.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Communication

Time management

Boundary management

Recovery experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Gateway Rehab Center (GRC) is hiring a full-time Recovery Specialist for our Withdrawal Management unit in Center Township, PA! In this impactful role, you will provide peer-based support, encouragement, and resource navigation to individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorders. Drawing on your understanding of recovery, you will help patients identify strengths, access services, and build the skills needed to achieve long-term wellness.

If you're passionate about recovery, believe in the power of lived experience, and want to help others build a healthier future, keep reading!

Why You'll Love Working at GRC

• Mission-driven work supporting individuals and families impacted by addiction.
• Opportunity to use your recovery knowledge and experience to inspire hope and change.
• Collaborative treatment environment focused on recovery, wellness, and dignity.
• Meaningful work that directly supports patients as they begin their recovery journey.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including contribution toward the medical insurance plan of your choice: Highmark or UPMC, plus access to employee discount programs and additional supportive benefits!

Why This Role is Important to SUD Treatment

GRC's Withdrawal Management team is changing lives, and as a Recovery Specialist, you'll be an important part of that mission. By sharing hope, connecting patients with resources, and supporting their recovery goals, you help individuals build confidence and create a foundation for lasting recovery. Your lived experience and understanding of the recovery process can make a meaningful difference in a patient's willingness to engage in treatment and pursue a healthier future.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and opportunities for individuals in recovery to direct their own recovery and advocacy processes.
• Establish supportive relationships with patients that demonstrate dignity, respect, professionalism, and appropriate boundaries.
• Teach and support the development of skills that facilitate successful recovery.
• Promote awareness of available services, treatment options, and community supports.
• Assist patients in accessing resources through referrals to agencies, community programs, and support services.
• Encourage the development of wellness, self-worth, and recognition of personal strengths.
• Support patients in identifying recovery goals and actively participating in their recovery process.
• Document patient interactions and progress in the electronic medical record within required timeframes.
• Participate in individual and group supervision sessions.
• Provide support and encouragement throughout the recovery journey.

What You Bring

• Ability to connect and build rapport with individuals in recovery.
• Strong verbal communication and active listening skills.
• Good computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Passion for helping others achieve recovery and wellness.
• Understanding of recovery-oriented principles and person-centered support.

Requirements

What Do We Require?

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Understanding of and/or personal experience with addiction and recovery.

Additional Requirements

• Pass a PA Criminal History Record Check.
• Obtain PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances.
• Pass a Drug Screen.
• Complete a 2-Step TB Test.
• If living a life of recovery, must attest to a minimum of 18 months in recovery from a substance use disorder.

What Are the Work Conditions?

• Substance Use Disorder treatment center.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• Minimal physical demands.
• Frequent interaction with patients experiencing substance use and recovery-related challenges.

GRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We value diverse voices and lived experiences that strengthen our mission and impact.