Teens Recovery Specialist — Evening Mentor & Advocate

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with 7% match

Nationwide discounts

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. in Methuen, MA is seeking a Recovery Specialist I for the Breakwater Program, a long‑term treatment program for adolescent males. You will help maintain a safe, structured environment, follow program policies, and model professionalism and supportive mentorship to youth.

Shifts are 3:00pm‑11:00pm or 1:00pm‑11:00pm (Thu–Mon or Fri–Mon) with a pay rate of $19.00–$21.00/hour. Benefits include health/dental/vision, company‑paid life insurance, generous PTO, tuition

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with at-risk adolescent males.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and staff.
• Demonstrated maturity, communication, listening and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive environment for residents.
• Following program policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Modeling professionalism, responsibility, and respectful interactions with youth.
• Assisting with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure resident safety.
• Transporting youth to school, work, appointments, and recreational activities.
• Serving as a youth advocate by providing guidance, support, and goal-focused mentorship through the advocate system.

Skills

Experience with at-risk adolescents

Crisis intervention

Professional communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. in Methuen, MA is seeking a Recovery Specialist I for the Breakwater Program, a long‑term treatment program for adolescent males. You will help maintain a safe, structured environment, follow program policies, and model professionalism and supportive mentorship to youth.

Shifts are 3:00pm‑11:00pm or 1:00pm‑11:00pm (Thu–Mon or Fri–Mon) with a pay rate of $19.00–$21.00/hour. Benefits include health/dental/vision, company‑paid life insurance, generous PTO, tuition