Recovery Support Specialist — Shift Lead & Care Mentor

Phoenix-House-of-New-York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Shuttle service to train stations

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Phoenix House in New York is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist to join our Long Island City residential team. You will participate in shift changes, monitor participation in program events, and help ensure clients follow the daily schedule.

You will document adherence, conduct safety checks, assist with admissions, and provide supervised transportation to off-site appointments. Eligible employees receive 100% employer-paid medical insurance for themselves and dependents, plus a comprehensive

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 patients adhere to the day-to-day program schedule and attendance is tracked.
• Monitors participation in program events and activities.
• Conducts routine room/bed checks to ensure resident safety and presence.
• Performs facility safety checks and screen for contraband as required.
• Assumes lead duties for shift and ensures tasks are completed; reports incidents.
• Provides supervised transportation to off-site appointments or activities.
• Maintains timely documentation in logs and reports; assists with filing and data-entry.

Skills

SUD treatment experience

Shift coordination

Crisis intervention

Counseling support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CASAC-T certification

Job description

Phoenix House in New York is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist to join our Long Island City residential team. You will participate in shift changes, monitor participation in program events, and help ensure clients follow the daily schedule.

You will document adherence, conduct safety checks, assist with admissions, and provide supervised transportation to off-site appointments. Eligible employees receive 100% employer-paid medical insurance for themselves and dependents, plus a comprehensive