Recovery Specialist

*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.