Weekend Recovery Support Specialist

Red River Recovery Center – Dilworth, MN (Very close to fargo/moorhead area).

Support recovery. Build hope. Every other weekend.

Red River Recovery Center is looking for a dependable and compassionate Part-Time Weekend Residential Recovery Support Specialist to join our team.

This position is scheduled every other weekend, with additional weekday shifts available to pick up when extra hours are desired.

Weekend Shift Options

• Overnight: Friday & Saturday | 11:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Day Shift: Saturday & Sunday | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
• PM Shift: Saturday & Sunday | 3:00 PM–11:30 PM

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a consistent part-time weekend schedule while still having the option to pick up additional shifts during the week.

What You'll Do

As a Weekend Residential Recovery Support Specialist, you’ll help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment for individuals participating in residential substance use disorder treatment.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide day-to-day support and supervision to clients in a residential recovery setting
• Help maintain a respectful, recovery-focused environment
• Monitor clients and support adherence to program expectations and house guidelines
• Complete regular client check-ins and communicate concerns to appropriate treatment staff
• Observe and document medication-related activities in accordance with agency procedures
• Accurately report medication discrepancies, concerns, or other issues
• Complete required client documentation, progress notes, and incident reports
• Assist with daily residential routines, activities, and program needs
• Answer phones and assist with basic administrative tasks as needed
• Help maintain organized and appropriate common areas
• Provide encouragement and support while maintaining professional boundaries
• Communicate effectively with counselors, nursing staff, leadership, and other residential staff
• Follow confidentiality requirements, agency policies, and professional standards
• Assist with other residential program responsibilities as assigned

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in residential treatment, behavioral health, recovery services, human services, or a related setting preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, respectful, and nonjudgmental approach
• Dependable and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks

A Good Fit for Someone Who...

• Wants a predictable every-other-weekend schedule
• Enjoys working directly with people
• Can remain calm and professional when situations become challenging
• Values teamwork and clear communication
• Understands the importance of consistency and boundaries in a residential setting
• Wants work that has a meaningful impact

About Red River Recovery Center

Red River Recovery Center provides residential substance use disorder treatment in Dilworth, Minnesota. Our team works together to create a structured, supportive, and recovery-focused environment where clients can build skills, strengthen their support systems, and work toward continued recovery.

Our residential support staff play an important role in the everyday treatment environment. They help provide the consistency, encouragement, accountability, and structure clients need throughout their stay.

If you are dependable, compassionate, comfortable working with individuals in recovery, and interested in being part of a team that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Red River Recovery Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.