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Recovery Support Specialist

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Danvers, MA
18-18 Hourly
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Danvers, MA
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Provide direct non-clinical patient support for individuals in substance use disorder treatment: monitor safety, document behavior and shift reports, assist with daily activities and orientations, facilitate clinical curriculum, and apply 12-step and behavior modification principles to support recovery.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Salary: $18/hr  

Bonus: $5,000 (paid over a year in two installments) 

Shift Differentials: $2/hr for the night hours 

Schedule: 11p-730a (including every other weekend)  

  

Are you passionate about helping individuals reclaim their lives from addiction? As a Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) at Recovery Centers of America (RCA), you will be an integral part of the patient care team, providing direct support to individuals in treatment for substance use disorders. Your role is vital in ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment where patients can focus on their recovery journey.  

  

What You'll Do  

As a Recovery Support Specialist at RCA, you will: 
 

  • Monitor patient activities, provides safety checks throughout shift, completes documentation to include but not limited to, rounds sheet, End of Shift reports; records patient behavior.  
  • Participate in direct patient care including ensuring patient safety, interacting therapeutically. Assists in the activities of patients daily schedule.  
  • Partner with Clinical staff to conduct a welcoming New Patient Orientation  
  • Aid and instruct patients in facilitation and presentation of the RCA Clinical Curriculum with corresponding notes in medical records system.  
  • Understand the principles of 12-Step Programs and how they apply to the recovery process.  

  

What We're Looking For  

  • high school diploma or equivalent required.  
  • One year of experience in addiction services or behavioral health preferred but not required.  
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.  
  • Familiarity with behavior modification techniques and 12-step recovery principles 
  • A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all patient interactions.  

  

Why Choose RCA?  

We understand that providing excellent patient care starts with taking care of our team.  

That's why we offer: 
 

  • Competitive compensation with shift differentials.  
  • Comprehensive benefits packages, encompassing medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.  
  • Professional development opportunities through ongoing training and advancement programs.  
  • supportive and inclusive workplace culture where many of our team members share a deep personal connection to recovery. 

About Recovery Centers of America  

Drug addiction treatment works, and substance abuse recovery is possible. The tens of thousands of happy, healthy individuals who began their journeys at Recovery Centers of America are the living proof. 

 

In 2013, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) announced a goal: Save one million lives from the disease of addiction. We're working fast and hard to fulfill that promise, with over 11 facilities that offer evidence-based inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

 

Former Patient Statement 

Please note: A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment. 

 

EEOC 

Recovery Centers of America (RCA) provides equal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), age (40 and over), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

 

State Specific Responsibilities: 

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