Recovery Specialist
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. · spectrumhealthsystems.org
MethuenOn-siteEntry level
The job in short
Residential support worker guiding and supervising adolescent males in a substance abuse treatment program.
Insurance
Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2026-07-08
- Location as listed
- Methuen, MA, USA
- Role
- Behavioral Health / Therapist
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Adolescent Breakwater 022 - Methuen, MA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $19.00 - $21.00Hourly, Job Shift: 2nd Shift/Evenings, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, *Offering a $3,000 bonus!*
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. As a therapeutic community, 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 OR 1:00pm-11:00pm, Friday-Monday (based on program availability at time of hire)
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
The Recovery Specialist I is responsible for:
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.
Qualifications: Qualifications:
Must have experience working with at-risk adolescent males.
Ability to interact professionally with clients and staff required
Demonstrated qualities that evidence maturity, effective communication, listening and problem-solving skills.
Must be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
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