Recovery Support Specialist — Empower Wellness & Hope

Gateway Rehab; Aliquippa (Beaver County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Rehab is seeking a full-time Recovery Specialist for our Withdrawal Management unit in Center Township, PA. You will provide peer-based support, resource navigation, and help patients identify strengths to support long-term wellness.

Ideal candidates bring lived recovery experience, strong communication, and compassion. This role emphasizes dignity, recovery-oriented practice, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to assist patients on their recovery journey.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of addiction and recovery.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Pass PA background checks and clearances (as required).
• Willingness to complete TB test and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-based support and resource navigation for individuals seeking recovery.
• Build rapport and establish professional boundaries with patients.
• Teach and support development of recovery skills.
• Promote awareness of services, treatment options, and community supports.
• Refer patients to programs and community resources.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Communication

Time management

Boundary management

Recovery experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gateway Rehab is seeking a full-time Recovery Specialist for our Withdrawal Management unit in Center Township, PA. You will provide peer-based support, resource navigation, and help patients identify strengths to support long-term wellness.

Ideal candidates bring lived recovery experience, strong communication, and compassion. This role emphasizes dignity, recovery-oriented practice, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to assist patients on their recovery journey.