Recovery Support Specialist

22 hours ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Rosie's Place Full time
Job Summary

Rosie's Place is seeking a skilled Recovery Support Navigator to join our behavioral health team. This role plays a vital part in assisting guests with substance use disorders and connecting them with recovery systems and services.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to social justice and a passion for empowering individuals in their recovery journey. A personal recovery experience is valued, particularly for candidates with peer experience who have accepted their substance use history and managed recovery challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist guests in accessing and navigating substance abuse treatment and recovery-related services.
  • Accompany guests to appointments and services, advocating for those experiencing behavioral health barriers.
  • Offer short-term case management and stabilization support, facilitating stages of change work to empower guests in their recovery journey.
  • Develop and implement recovery plans and goals, promoting self-advocacy and helping guests identify and develop recovery skills.
  • Provide milieu coverage, ensuring a safe and supportive environment, and intervene in guests' crises and emergencies.
  • Develop and facilitate support groups to foster peer support and skill-building.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of guest interactions, progress, and service linkages.
  • Communicate effectively with internal programs and external community partners to ensure coordinated care.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Recovery Coach Certification (CARC) and bilingual abilities preferred.
  • Personal recovery experience is valued, particularly for candidates with peer experience who have accepted their substance use history and managed recovery challenges.
  • Strong commitment to social justice and the mission of Rosie's Place, with demonstrated empathy and compassion towards individuals with substance use disorders.
  • Knowledge of multiple recovery pathways, including 12-step support groups, harm reduction services, and providing direct service.
  • Strong understanding of recovery systems and services, particularly within the Boston area, and the ability to apply a strength-based approach in case management.
  • Proficiency in crisis intervention, conflict de-escalation techniques, and group facilitation, with a strong emphasis on relationship building.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits:

Rosie's Place offers a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, pension contributions, paid vacation, and more.

Work Expectations:

This is a full-time, exempt position that requires travel between Rosie's Place facilities and community locations. The Recovery Support Navigator will work directly with guests in a shelter environment and may require flexibility in hours and occasional evening or weekend shifts.



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