Recovery Specialists Northampton

CHD Brand; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 59,237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vacation

Job summary

Center for Human Development is seeking a Recovery Specialist for a 2nd shift, full-time role in Northampton, MA. The position supports families in recovery by delivering education, engagement, and coordinated services in a therapeutic setting.

Responsibilities include information transfer to staff, mediating resident concerns, coordinating with community partners, and providing intervention and support to help mothers and children thrive in recovery.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma or higher requirement.
• Minimum of 2 years in substance use/mental health field.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient with computers.
• Female applicants encouraged to apply.
• Background screening including CORI and motor vehicle record; reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Transfer program information to staff and electronic systems.
• Mediates client concerns between residents.
• Coordinate with community organizations to address client needs.
• Provide intervention and support services.
• Assist clients in succeeding as parents in recovery.
• Maintain professional boundaries.
• Monitor females during urine collection and conduct room checks.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Boundary maintenance

Crisis intervention

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Grace House is a residential recovery home located in Northampton, MA. Grace House is designed to serve 12 mothers and up to 20 children. The identified population is families at serious risk of decompensation and long-term homelessness due to parental Substance Use Disorder (SUD). This population includes women who have custody or will have physical custody of at least one child within 60 days of admission and/or women who are pregnant.

Your role as a Recovery Specialist:

The Recovery Specialist works within the Agency’s team model, establishing open communication, support, and assists families in need of substance abuse treatment by providing the education and support needed to maintain a life in recovery. As a therapeutic setting, we strive to provide each family with a safe, nurturing environment where mothers and their children can experience success. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Transfers written and verbal program information to staff and electronically
• Mediates concerns between residents
• Coordinate with community organizations to identify and address the needs of the clients
• Provide intervention and support services
• Assist clients in achieving success in their role as a parent in active recovery.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Staff will monitor female clients during urine collection for substance use screening purposes and conduct periodic room checks.

Preferences and Requirements:

• GED or High School Diploma required, associate’s degree or higher
• Must have a minimum of 2 years working in the substance use/mental health field.
• Written and verbal communication skills are critical as is the ability to work with computers.
• Female applicants encouraged to apply
• All positions require background screening including a CORI and motor vehicle record check, as well as a reliable vehicle.

Success Factors:

Self-motivated, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, ability to be flexible, willingness to learn, familiar with person centered/trauma informed approach, able to navigate crisis situations effectively, demonstrates integrity, empathetic, task oriented, team player, sense of humor.

Pay rate is $20.00/hr. and includes phenomenal benefits like, Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.

Schedule: Full time 2nd shift, 3pm-11pm.

Ability to attend mandatory daytime staff meetings and in-person trainings required.

At Center for Human Development, (CHD), Care Finds a Way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.