Recovery Specialist III

Job DetailsJob Location: Methuen, MA 01844Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 HourlyJob Shift: 2nd Shift/EveningsJob Category: Nonprofit - Social Services*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: Thursday-Sunday, 3:00pm-11:00pm Pay rate: $23.00-25.00/per 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 III is responsible for: Maintaining primary responsibility for the safety and security of residents and staff on the assigned shift. Ensuring that behavior management protocols are applied consistently. Overseeing Recovery Specialist I and Recovery Specialist II personnel. Maintaining the orderliness of the program milieu by ensuring adherence to structure and schedules. Working mandatory overtime and participating in the on-call rotation to meet program needs.   QualificationsQualifications: Two to four years or equivalent experience with at-risk youth preferred. Ability to assess a situation independently and deal with youth emergency and crisis situations. Maturity and problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively are essential qualities of the position. Must be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.