Recovery Support Specialist I |Los Campeones

Gandara Center; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

8 discretionary days

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Gándara Center in Chicopee, MA is seeking a Recovery Specialist I to join a Part-time team in our Substance Use Disorder residential program. You will actively support residents, promote safety, and assist during crises while coordinating with the care team.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with preferred Associate’s/Bachelor’s in a human services field and at least 1 year of related experience. An automobile for transport is preferred. EOE/AA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor's in human service field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with psychiatric clients preferred.
• Must have automobile to transport clients or provide services.

Responsibilities

• Maintain direct supportive contact with residents to assess needs.
• Transport clients to appointments as needed.
• Acquire and maintain necessary certifications mandated by the agency.
• Develop strong, supportive relationships ensuring safety and care.
• Collaborate with medical, MAT, psychiatric, and behavioral teams.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

Job Category: Operations-Dept. of Public

Requisition Number: RECOV003150

• Posted : April 24, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Chicopee, MA 01020, USA

Description

Why Work for Gandara:

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Hourly Rate | $21

Additional Benefits:

• Culturally Diverse population
• Clinical Licensing Support

Job Title: Recovery Supoort Specialist I | Chicopee

Work Location: Chicopee, Ma

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Recovery Specialist to work on a Part-time within our Substance Use Disorder residential program team model to actively promote the philosophy of Gandara Center and maintain a high level of commitment to the program. To assist clients to remain actively involved in the milieu and attend to their needs, especially during stressful and crisis situations. They will provide advocacy and safety with the milieu and when supervising clients off-site and notify supervisors immediately in the event of a client or milieu crisis, suspected illegal activity, or any behavior constituting an incident in the past.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain direct supportive contact with residents to continually asses their individual needs
• To transport clients to appointments as needed
• Acquire and maintain necessary certifications mandated by the Agency and licensing standards
• 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 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.

The Gándara Mental Health Centerprovides 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

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