Recovery Support Specialist (58483)

Phoenix House of New York; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical insurance for 1+

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Phoenix House of New York is a nonprofit organization focused on helping individuals overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. You will join a values-based team, participate in shift changes, and support residents with program schedules and activities, ensuring adherence and safety.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, group intake processes, and patient mentorship, with a strong focus on teamwork and compassionate care within a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC-T) in good standing.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a substance use disorder treatment setting.
• Trained to dispense medications to clients in case of emergency.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that patients adhere to the day-to-day program schedule, tracking attendance as required.
• Monitors participation in program events and activities.
• Conducts and documents room/bed checks (minimally every thirty minutes) to ensure resident safety and presence.
• Conducts routine facility checks to ensure facility safety and security.
• Reviews client property/items upon admission or receipt to ensure compliance with facility and program rules.
• Conducts contraband searches and drug screen analysis administration in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assumes lead duties for shift(s) as assigned, ensuring the program schedule is followed and duties are completed.
• Mentors patients towards success in program including behavior modification, rules, school work and social interactions.
• Provides safe, timely transportation of patients to off-site appointments or activities as needed.
• Assist in the medication room, as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Crisis management

Judgment

Education

High School diploma or GED

CASAC-T credential

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Brentwood CR PROS - Brentwood, NY 11717
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School or GED Equivalent
• Salary Range: $20.50 - $24.00 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Evening
• Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Are you ready to join a dynamic team of dedicated values-based leaders and professionals who are committed to creating a healthy, addiction-free world? As a Recovery Support Specialist at Phoenix House, you will participate and facilitate the occurrence of shift change, provide Criss intervention counseling, conduct group intake, ensure that client adhere to the day-to-day program schedule, tracking attendance and monitoring participation in program events and activities.

***Phoenix House of NY is proudly offering 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents!***

About Us

Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. We provide treatment, housing, and support services for our clients and their families. Our core values— Integrity, Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward Thinking —guide our approach, ensuring each person receives evidence-based care that promotes dignity and wellness. By upholding these values, we empower people to rebuild their lives with hope, accountability, and support.

What We Offer

• (10) Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week
• Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance
• A generous tuition reimbursement program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Competitive wages and more...

Responsibilities

• Ensures that patients adhere to the day-to-day program schedule, tracking attendance as required.
• Monitors participation in program events and activities.
• Conducts and documents appropriately room/bed checks (minimally every thirty minutes) to ensure resident safety and presence.
• Conducts routine facility checks to ensure facility safety and security.
• Reviews client property/items upon admission or receipt to ensure compliance with facility and program rules.
• Conducts contraband searches and drug screen analysis administration in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assumes lead duties for shift(s) as assigned, which includes ensuring that the program schedule is followed, all duties are assigned and completed by team during the shift and critical incidents are reported to the Manager on Call and appropriately documented.
• Mentors patients towards success in program including but not limited to behavior modification, program rules, school work, job responsibilities and appropriate social interactions with peers, family and staff.
• Provides safe, timely, and supervised transportation of patients to off-site appointments or activities as needed.
• Assist in the medication room, as needed.

Job Details

• Brentwood CR PROS
• Full Time-non-exempt
• Salary $20.50 - $24.00

Qualifications

Required Education

High School diploma or equivalent required

Licences & Certifications

Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC-T) in good standing

Required Experience

• Minimum two years’ experience working in a substance use disorder treatment setting, including working with patients with co-occurring disorders.
• Trained to dispense medications to clients in case of emergency.

COMPETENCIES (KSAs)

• Ethical Practices
• Judgment
• Rapport Building
• Emotional Intelligence
• Empathy
• Professional Boundaries
• Global and Cultural Awareness
• Critical Evaluation
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Crisis Management
• Technical Capacity

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.