What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Support Worker - Cynthia Day Family Center - Part-time position at Harbor Care?
Brief Description
Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their path to recovery and stability? Harbor Care is seeking dedicated, compassionate Recovery Support Workers to provide direct support to individuals experiencing substance use challenges.
In this role, you will be part of a mission-driven team working in a residential based setting, helping clients build stability, develop recovery skills, and access critical services. This is a hands-on, relationship-centered position where your ability to engage, support, and respond to client needs will directly impact outcomes.
Available Schedules
We are currently hiring for multiple part-time weekend roles.
All roles require flexibility to meet program and client needs, including some weekends and occasional schedule adjustments.
What You’ll Do
Required Qualifications:
Harbor Care is an innovative, mission-driven nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, behavioral health services, and substance use treatment across New Hampshire. We believe that stable housing combined with integrated support services creates lasting pathways out of homelessness and toward recovery.
As a Recovery Support Worker, you will play a critical role in supporting individuals through some of the most pivotal moments in their lives. You will help create a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment while empowering clients to build independence and long-term stability.
This is more than a support role—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.
What We Offer
Harbor Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their path to recovery and stability? Harbor Care is seeking dedicated, compassionate Recovery Support Workers to provide direct support to individuals experiencing substance use challenges.
In this role, you will be part of a mission-driven team working in a residential based setting, helping clients build stability, develop recovery skills, and access critical services. This is a hands-on, relationship-centered position where your ability to engage, support, and respond to client needs will directly impact outcomes.
Available Schedules
We are currently hiring for multiple part-time weekend roles.
All roles require flexibility to meet program and client needs, including some weekends and occasional schedule adjustments.
What You’ll Do
- Provide direct support to clients, including recovery coaching, engagement, and skill-building
- Facilitate recovery-oriented activities and support groups
- Supervise self-administration of medications and conduct screenings (e.g., urinalysis, oral swabs)
- Support clients in accessing community resources, including transportation to appointments
- Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment for residents
- Respond appropriately to crises and follow established emergency protocols
- Complete timely and accurate documentation and data entry
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support client goals
- Assist with program operations, including file maintenance and administrative tasks
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or related field
- Recovery Support Worker Certification (CRSW) or ability to obtain within one year of employment
- Valid driver’s license and ability to transport clients
- Basic computer proficiency, including documentation and data entry
- Ability to pass Medication Administration Training
- Associate’s degree or higher in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
- Active CRSW certification
- Experience in residential treatment or recovery-focused programs
- Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR), preferably AthenaPractice
- Experience working with diverse and high-acuity populations
- Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders and recovery approaches
- Understanding of Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care and Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Strong communication, boundary-setting, and interpersonal skills
- Crisis management and sound judgment under pressure
- Organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Ability to work one of the posted full-time schedules, including weekends and evenings as assigned
- Flexibility to adjust schedule based on program needs
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, and assisting clients
- Successful completion of background screening consistent with applicable law
Harbor Care is an innovative, mission-driven nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, behavioral health services, and substance use treatment across New Hampshire. We believe that stable housing combined with integrated support services creates lasting pathways out of homelessness and toward recovery.
As a Recovery Support Worker, you will play a critical role in supporting individuals through some of the most pivotal moments in their lives. You will help create a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment while empowering clients to build independence and long-term stability.
This is more than a support role—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage with employer contribution
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for professional growth and certification support
Harbor Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.