Recovery Support Specialist — Evenings & Weekends

Geisinger; Waverly Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Evening/Weekend schedule

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Per Diem Recovery Specialist. Typically evenings or weekends, requiring a High School Diploma or GED. Prior recovery support or lived recovery experience is preferred; Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS) are encouraged to apply.

You will monitor and support patients, facilitate recovery-oriented activities, and assist with groups, documentation, and family communications. The role emphasizes de-escalation, bio-psycho-social data collection, and helping patients acclimate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Recovery experience preferred (lived or otherwise).
• Certified Recovery Specialists encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and supports patients, facilitating recovery-oriented activities.
• Facilitates adjunct groups/meetings and completes documentation.
• Provides evening/weekend support and helps de-escalate emotional reactions.
• Collects bio-psycho-social data.
• Conducts initial family contacts and orients families to services.
• Provides new patient orientation, buddy system, and rules introduction.
• Communicates significant events to staff via logs and charts.

Skills

Recovery experience

De-escalation skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Geisinger is seeking a Per Diem Recovery Specialist. Typically evenings or weekends, requiring a High School Diploma or GED. Prior recovery support or lived recovery experience is preferred; Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS) are encouraged to apply.

You will monitor and support patients, facilitate recovery-oriented activities, and assist with groups, documentation, and family communications. The role emphasizes de-escalation, bio-psycho-social data collection, and helping patients acclimate