Recovery Support Specialist

Recovery Centers of America; Mays Landing (NJ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling (per diem, weekend

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plans

Professional development

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Recovery Centers of America (RCA) is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist to assist individuals in addiction treatment. You will support safety, facilitate group activities, and help with admissions and transitions within the facility.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and active involvement in the patient care team. Weekend availability and per diem scheduling are required, with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in addiction services or behavioral health preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with behavior modification techniques and 12-step recovery principles.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support patient activities, ensuring safety through regular checks and observations.
• Engage directly with patients, facilitating therapeutic interactions, group sessions, and scheduled activities.
• Assist with admissions and discharges, including processing belongings, documentation, and patient orientation.
• Support crisis intervention through verbal de-escalation and against-advice interventions.
• Facilitate patient movement within the facility and assist in coordinating attendance for clinical and medical appointments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions, safety checks, and incidents.

Skills

Behavior modification

12-step recovery

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay: $16.00-$18.00/hour

Schedule: Per-Diem (as needed) includes weekends

Overview

Are you passionate about helping individuals reclaim their lives from addiction? As a Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) at Recovery Centers of America (RCA), you will be an integral part of the patient care team, providing direct support to individuals in treatment for substance use disorders. Your role is vital in ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment where patients can focus on their recovery journey.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor and support patient activities, ensuring safety through regular checks and observations.
• Engage directly with patients, facilitating therapeutic interactions, group sessions, and scheduled activities.
• Assist with admissions and discharges, including processing belongings, documentation, and patient orientation.
• Support crisis intervention through verbal de-escalation and against-advice interventions.
• Facilitate patient movement within the facility and assist in coordinating attendance for clinical and medical appointments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions, safety checks, and incidents.

What We’re Looking For

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in addiction services or behavioral health preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with behavior modification techniques and 12-step recovery principles.
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all patient interactions.

Why Choose RCA?

We understand that providing excellent patient care starts with taking care of our team.

That’s Why We Offer

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible scheduling options, including full-time, part-time, and per diem positions.
• Comprehensive benefits packages, encompassing medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.
• Professional development opportunities through ongoing training and advancement programs.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where many of our team members share a deep personal connection to recovery.
• A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment.

Recovery Centers of America (RCA) provides equal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), age (40 and over), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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