Recovery Support Technician

About the role

The Recovery Support Technician provides recovery-focused, trauma-informed support to individuals receiving residential and crisis services. This role empowers clients to build hope, wellness, and independence while supporting a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Empower clients through recovery-focused, trauma-informed care emphasizing hope, respect, wellness, and self-advocacy, including use of tools such as WRAP
• Model professionalism, positivity, and personal responsibility while supporting clients in becoming active participants in their recovery
• Deliver individualized, goal-directed services in alignment with treatment and safety plans, maintaining at least 65% direct client service time
• Assist clients in connecting with natural supports, internal programs, and community resources to promote independence and stability
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with hospitals, medical providers, Medicaid partners, and other community stakeholders
• Participate in staff meetings, program development activities, and required supervision and trainings
• Provide backup support to team members as needed to ensure continuity of care
• Support a safe, clean, and welcoming environment, including answering phones, managing mail, monitoring safety systems, and providing basic first aid when necessary

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated skills in human services and experience working with adults in related services
• Ability to work constructively within an organizational structure and accept supervision
• Personal recovery experience and willingness to appropriately discuss one’s own recovery journey
• Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, and insurability (when applicable)
• Basic computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and electronic medical records (EMR)

Benefits

Chestnut Health Systems offers a new salary structure and robust benefits. EOE - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

Pay

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is $17.00 - $22.00 per hour, with shift differentials available.

Schedule

This full-time position is based in Maryville, IL, with evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available and eligible for shift pay differentials.