Recovery Specialist

The Recovery Specialist I

$3,000 bonus available.*

Location: Methuen, MA.

• Adolescent Male Program
• The Breakwater Program is a long-term treatment program for adolescent males referred by the Department of Children and Families.
• We use trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, family support, and recovery-based approaches to substance abuse treatment.
• Our goal is to help youth build pro-social skills, support their recovery, and work toward a stable, productive future.

Recovery Specialists play a key role in guiding and supporting youth through this process.

Schedule

• 3:00pm-11:00pm, Thursday-Monday
• 1:00pm-11:00pm, Friday-Monday

Pay

• Pay rate: $19.00-$21.00/hour

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance/additional voluntary insurances
• Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options
• 401k with company match up to 7%
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment for residents.
• Follow program policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Model professionalism, responsibility, and respectful interactions with youth.
• Aid in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure resident safety.
• Transport youth to school, work, appointments, and recreational activities.
• Provide guidance, support, and goal-focused mentorship through the advocate system.

Qualifications

• Experience working with at-risk adolescent males.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and staff.
• Demonstrated maturity, effective communication, listening, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be at least 21 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.