Recovery Support Specialist

Recoverycoa; New Jersey; On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling options

Comprehensive benefits packages

Professional development opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Job summary

Recovery Centers of America (RCA) in New Jersey is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist to provide vital support to individuals in treatment for substance use disorders. You will monitor patient activities, facilitate therapeutic interactions, and assist with admissions.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and preferably one year of experience in addiction services. RCA offers competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in addiction services or behavioral health preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support patient activities, ensuring safety.
• Engage directly with patients for therapeutic interactions.
• Assist with admissions and discharges including documentation.
• Support crisis intervention through verbal de-escalation.
• Facilitate patient movement and coordinate attendance.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Behavior modification techniques

12-step recovery principles

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

As a Recovery Support Specialist at RCA, you will:

• 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.

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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Pay Range

$16.00 - $18.00

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