Temporary Evening Recovery Support Specialist

Red River Recovery Center; Dilworth (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Red River Recovery Center in Dilworth, MN seeks a Temporary Evening Recovery Support Specialist to join our residential treatment team. This seven-week assignment runs Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, with no weekends.

There is an opportunity to transition into a permanent full-time day-shift position after the temporary period, providing a stable, long-term role in a compassionate, recovery-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish professional boundaries.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and supervision to clients in the residential setting.
• Help clients follow daily schedules and program routines.
• Complete regular client check-ins and communicate concerns to staff.
• Document client interactions, concerns, progress and incidents as required.
• Assist with evening programming and residential routines.
• Answer phones and help with basic administrative duties.
• Monitor common areas and maintain a respectful environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Boundaries

Computer Basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Opportunity to Transition to Full-Time Day Shift
Red River Recovery Center – Dilworth, MN

Temporary Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM–11:30 PM | No Weekends

Red River Recovery Center is seeking a dependable and compassionate Temporary Evening Recovery Support Specialist to join our residential treatment team.

This position will begin as a 7-week evening assignment, working Monday–Friday from 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, with no weekends required. After the temporary period, there will be an opportunity to transition into a permanent full-time day-shift position.

This is a great fit for someone who can work evenings now but is ultimately looking for a consistent, long-term daytime position.

What Your Shift May Look Like

In this role, you will work directly with adults participating in residential substance use disorder treatment while helping maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment.

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing direct support and supervision to clients in the residential setting
• Helping clients follow daily schedules, house expectations, and program routines
• Completing regular client check-ins and communicating concerns to appropriate staff
• Supporting clients through difficult moments while maintaining professional boundaries
• Documenting client interactions, concerns, progress, and incidents as required
• Assisting with evening programming, activities, and residential routines
• Answering phones and helping with basic administrative duties
• Monitoring common areas and helping maintain an organized and respectful environment
• Communicating important information to counselors, nursing staff, leadership, and other team members
• Helping create a calm, recovery-focused atmosphere throughout the facility
• Following confidentiality requirements, agency policies, and professional standards
• Assisting with other residential program needs as assigned

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, compassionate, observant, and comfortable working with individuals in a residential recovery setting.

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in residential treatment, behavioral health, human services, recovery services, or a similar setting preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and nonjudgmental approach
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to work independently while also functioning well as part of a team
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks

Why This Position May Be a Good Fit

• Consistent Monday–Friday evening schedule
• No weekends required
• Full-time hours during the temporary assignment
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent full-time day-shift position after approximately 7 weeks
• Chance to become familiar with the program, clients, and team before moving into the daytime role
• Meaningful, hands-on work supporting individuals in recovery
• Valuable experience in behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment

About Red River Recovery Center

Red River Recovery Center provides residential substance use disorder treatment in Dilworth, Minnesota. Our team works together to create a structured, supportive, and recovery-focused environment where clients can build stability, strengthen recovery skills, and prepare for continued success after treatment.

Our residential support staff are an important part of the treatment environment. They help provide consistency, accountability, encouragement, and support throughout each client’s stay while communicating important needs and concerns to the treatment team.

If you are dependable, compassionate, comfortable working with individuals in recovery, and interested in an evening position that may lead to a long-term daytime opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Red River Recovery Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.