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Recovery Specialist

Methuen, MA · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

The Breakwater Program is a long-term treatment program for adolescent males referred by the ... Health, dental, vision insurance/additional voluntary insurances * Company-paid life insurance ...

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Job description

*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:
  • 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.