Recovery Support Specialist

Cumberland Heights Foundation, Inc.; Oregon; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recovery Assistant at Cumberland Heights Foundation, Inc. supports clients in a campus setting, helping create a safe, therapeutic environment and assisting clinical staff with daily needs.

Responsibilities include welcoming new patients and family members, guiding rounds and safety checks, facilitating groups, transportation to activities, and maintaining confidential records while upholding program guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in addictions treatment preferred.
• CPRS certification preferred but not required; valid driver’s license may be preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and basic computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes new patients and families to campus and orients them to the program.
• Assists in maintaining a therapeutic milieu and supporting clinical staff.
• Facilitates community groups and 12‑step meetings as assigned.
• Monitors patients through rounds and bed checks to ensure safety.
• Transports patients to activities and assists staff with recreation therapies.
• Documents information in the electronic patient record and maintains confidentiality.
• Participates in meetings and quality management activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis de-escalation

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPRS certification

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Recovery Assistant at Cumberland Heights Foundation, Inc. supports clients in a campus setting, helping create a safe, therapeutic environment and assisting clinical staff with daily needs.

Responsibilities include welcoming new patients and family members, guiding rounds and safety checks, facilitating groups, transportation to activities, and maintaining confidential records while upholding program guidelines.