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Recovery Specialist

Advocates
Advocates Salary
Worcester, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/3/2027

Overview

$18.50/Hr.

 

The Recovery Specialist is responsible to assist in the oversight of the daily activities within the assigned program maintaining a milieu environment that is conducive to the goal of substance free living while ensuring the safety of the residents in the program.

 

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement.  We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff. 

 

 

Are you ready to make a difference?

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Shift

First Shift

Additional Shift Details

Sunday – Thursday 8 am – 4 pm

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily activities of individuals served within the program. Provide crisis management and mediation.
  • Accurately maintain shift communication logs.
  • Provide all safety checks throughout the day and overnight hours.
  • Provide medication observation and adhere to medication observation policies.
  • Assist and participate in all regularly scheduled social recovery activities and services occurring during assigned shift.
  • Support the peer driven social model within the milieu by empowering the residents in conflict resolution and decision-making.
  • Assist with the coordination of maintaining the program food and supply needs as required.
  • Transport residents or accompany them to appointments/meetings as assigned.
  • Ensure a clean, safe and home-like environment for residents.
  • Remain alert at all times throughout scheduled work shift.
  • Participate in core training and maintain certification of required trainings.
  • Attend and actively participate in supervision and staff meetings.
  • Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates Human Rights Policy.
  • Perform all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.
  • Strictly follow all agency Performance Standards.

 

Qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED with minimum of one year experience in human services field.
  • Understanding of the disease concept of addiction and knowledge of the multiple pathways to recovery.
  • If applicable, a minimum of three continuous years of sobriety.
  • Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Ability to communicate effectively including in writing and ability to use good judgment.
  • Ability to read English and communicate effectively in the primary language of the program to which they are assigned.
  • Must have sensitivity to the needs of the population.
  • High energy level and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
  • Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience. 

     

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