Recovery Support Specialist II | TSS

About the Organization

The Gándara Center provides residential, mental health, substance abuse, and preventive services for children, adults, and families across the Pioneer Valley and eastern parts of Massachusetts. We believe in our communities and value cultural diversity, striving to provide culturally competent, innovative services to a diverse community. Our mission is to promote the well-being of Hispanics, African-Americans, and other culturally diverse populations through behavioral health, prevention, and educational services—changing lives one family at a time.

About the Role

We are looking for a Recovery Support Specialist I to work within our Substance Use Disorder residential program team model to actively promote the philosophy of Gandara Center and maintain a high level of commitment to the program. This role involves assisting clients to remain actively involved in the milieu and attend to their needs, especially during stressful and crisis situations. The specialist will provide advocacy and safety within the milieu and when supervising clients off-site, while notifying supervisors immediately in the event of a client or milieu crisis, suspected illegal activity, or any behavior constituting an incident.

Responsibilities

• Maintain direct supportive contact with residents to continually assess their individual needs.
• Transport clients to appointments as needed.
• Acquire and maintain necessary certifications mandated by the Agency and licensing standards.
• Facilitate treatment groups.
• Develop strong, supportive relationships with clients, providing for their safety and care.
• Collaborate with other departments where care must be coordinated between medical, MAT, and psychiatric and behavioral needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in a human service field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with psychiatric clients preferred.
• Must have availability of an automobile to transport clients or perform other supportive services as necessary.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan (403(b))
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet, and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities
• Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Clinical Licensing Support

Pay

Hourly Rate: $23.63

Work Location: Westfield, MA