Recovery Support Specialist 1| Avanzando

Gandara Center; Ludlow (MA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance

Paid vacations and paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A community health organization in Ludlow seeks a Recovery Specialist for part-time 3rd shift work. This role involves maintaining supportive contact with residents, providing transportation, and facilitating treatment groups within a Substance Use Disorder program. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, experience with psychiatric clients, and is committed to client advocacy and crisis management. Excellent benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working with psychiatric clients preferred.
• Availability of an automobile for client transport.
• Ability to maintain required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain direct supportive contact with residents.
• Transport clients to appointments as needed.
• Facilitate treatment groups.

Skills

Client advocacy

Crisis management

Transportation

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in a human service field

Job description

Recovery Specialist – 3rd Shift – Full Time & Part Time

Location: Ludlow, MA

Employment Type: Full Time & Part Time (3rd shift)

Job Summary: We are looking for a Recovery Specialist to work part‑time within our Substance Use Disorder residential program team. The role actively promotes the philosophy of Gandara Center, maintains a high level of commitment to the program, and assists clients to remain actively involved in the milieu, especially during stressful or crisis situations. The specialist will provide advocacy and safety, supervise clients off‑site when necessary, and notify supervisors immediately in the event of a client or milieu crisis, suspected illegal activity, or any behavior constituting an incident in the program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain direct supportive contact with residents to continually assess their individual needs.
• Transport clients to appointments as needed.
• Acquire and maintain necessary certifications mandated by the Agency and licensing standards.
• Facilitate treatment groups.
• Develop strong, supportive relationships with clients, providing for their safety and care.
• Collaborate with other departments in settings where care must be coordinated between medical, MAT, and psychiatric and behavioral needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in a human service field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with psychiatric clients preferred.
• Must have availability of an automobile to transport clients or perform other supportive services as necessary.

Benefits:

• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations and paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage reimbursement

Additional Benefits:

• Career growth opportunities
• Culturally diverse population
• Clinical licensing support

Salary: Hourly Rate | $20

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply. EOE M/F/D/V. Union/Non‑Union.

The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.