Residential Recovery Support Specialist

The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to help maintain a safe recovery environment for clients, staff, visitors, and guests. You will support daily operations, enforce house rules, and participate in intake, supervision, and activities to ensure wellbeing and safety.

Ideal candidates are able to assess and de-escalate situations, have a High School Diploma, and are comfortable working within Harbor Light policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess, defuse and bring resolution to abnormal situations.
• TB Test and police clearance required.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA preferred.
• Understand and work within The Salvation Army and Harbor Light Mission Statements.
• Possess an excellent working knowledge of Harbor Light policies and procedures.
• Ability to hear and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, order, and discipline by enforcing house rules.
• Perform urine screens, client room and property searches; document findings in SAM.
• Document client behavioral issues for therapist review.
• Oversee clients’ chores and duties during shifts.
• Investigate serious occurrences and report to Supervisor and Therapist.
• Assist in intake through searching, laundering, and inventorying personal property.
• Supervise clients during drills, meals, and activities.
• Maintain client sign-out sheets and report maintenance needs in writing.

Skills

De-escalation

Communication

Threat assessment

HIPAA familiarity

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

EMR system

Internet & Email

Job description

The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to help maintain a safe recovery environment for clients, staff, visitors, and guests. You will support daily operations, enforce house rules, and participate in intake, supervision, and activities to ensure wellbeing and safety.

Ideal candidates are able to assess and de-escalate situations, have a High School Diploma, and are comfortable working within Harbor Light policies.