Recovery Specialist

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: 3:00pm-11:00pm, Thursday-Monday or 1:00pm-11:00pm, Friday-Monday (based on program availability at time of hire) Pay rate: $19.00-$21.00/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 401(k) with company match up to 7% Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide Recovery Specialist I Responsibilities Maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive environment for residents. Following program policies, procedures, and safety standards. Modeling professionalism, responsibility, and respectful interactions with youth. Assisting with crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques to ensure resident safety. Transporting youth to school, work, appointments, and recreational activities. Serving as a youth advocate by providing guidance, support, and goal‑focused mentorship through the advocate system. Qualifications Must have experience working with at‑risk adolescent males. Ability to interact professionally with clients and staff required. Demonstrated qualities that evidence maturity, effective communication, listening and problem‑solving skills. Must be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. #J-18808-Ljbffr