Recovery Specialists Northampton

Center for Human Development; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Earned vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Center for Human Development in Northampton, MA, is seeking a dedicated Recovery Specialist to support families dealing with substance use disorders. The role includes mediating concerns, facilitating community resources, and monitoring clients during screenings. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in substance use or mental health, excellent communication skills, and a GED or high school diploma. This full-time position offers a pay rate of $20.00/hr and various benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years working in the substance use/mental health field is required.
• Written and verbal communication skills are critical.
• Background screening required including CORI and motor vehicle record check.

Responsibilities

• Transfers written and verbal program information to staff electronically.
• Mediates concerns between residents.
• Coordinates with community organizations to identify and address needs.
• Provides intervention and support services.
• Assists clients in achieving success in recovery.
• Monitors female clients during substance use screening.
• Conducts periodic room checks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Crisis navigation

Integrity

Empathy

Task-oriented

Team player

Sense of humor

Education

GED or high school diploma

Associate's degree or higher preferred

Tools

Computers

Job description

Grace House 143 West Street Northampton, MA 01060 USA

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

Your role as a Recovery Specialist

The Recovery Specialist works within the Agency’s team model, establishing open communication and support. They assist families in need of substance abuse treatment by providing education and support needed to maintain a life in recovery. The role includes:

• Transfers written and verbal program information to staff electronically
• Mediates concerns between residents
• Coordinates with community organizations to identify and address the needs of clients
• Provides intervention and support services
• Assists clients in achieving success in their role as a parent in active recovery
• Maintains professional boundaries
• Monitors female clients during urine collection for substance use screening and conducts periodic room checks

Self‑motivated, demonstrates 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, empathy, task‑oriented, team player, sense of humor.

Preferences and Requirements

• GED or high school diploma required; associate’s degree or higher preferred
• Minimum of 2 years working in the substance use/mental health field
• Written and verbal communication skills are critical and ability to work with computers
• Female applicants encouraged to apply
• Background screening required, including a CORI and motor vehicle record check, and a reliable vehicle

Benefits

Pay rate $20.00/hr. Benefits include dental, health and life insurance, paid time off, earned vacation time, and paid holidays.

Schedule

Full time second shift Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday 4:00 pm–12:00 am. Effective June 1st schedule changes to 3:00 pm–11:00 pm. Ability to attend mandatory daytime staff meetings and in‑person trainings required.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.