What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Support Specialist / Group Facilitator – Behavioral Health position at Northstar Recovery Center?
Recovery Support Specialist / Group Facilitator – Behavioral Health
Location: West Springfield, MA
Pay: $19.00–$23.00 per hour
Hours: 16–30 hours per week with ability to go full-time
Required Schedule: Saturday shifts and one evening shift per week (shift ends at 8:30pm).
Holiday shifts voluntary with additional compensation
Northstar Recovery Center is a Massachusetts-based substance use disorder treatment provider committed to compassionate, structured, and recovery-focused care.
Position Summary
The Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) provides day-to-day recovery support to clients and facilitates recovery-oriented and groups. This role works closely with the clinical team to maintain a safe, supportive, and structured treatment environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide recovery support and mentorship to clients
- Facilitate assigned recovery and psychoeducational groups
- Encourage engagement in programming and reinforce treatment goals
- Maintain safety, structure, and professional boundaries
- Complete required documentation and communicate with clinical staff
- Support program operations, admissions, and discharges as needed
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, professional, and team-oriented
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Experience in recovery, behavioral health, or group facilitation preferred
- Lived recovery experience welcomed
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay ($19.00–$23.00)
- Consistent scheduling (16–30 hours/week) with ability to go full-time
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment
- Opportunity for growth in the behavioral health field
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16.0 – 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to facilitate group therapy discussions about substance abuse and mental health? This is a required job function.
- Are you able to work Saturday shifts (9am-2pm)? This is required.
- Are you able to work one evening shift per week (shift ends at 8:30pm)? This is required.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $23