Recovery Support Specialist

Job Summary / Purpose

Provides support for and monitors client activities as well as observes behavior of clients residing in Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services and Behavioral Health.

Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services provide a continuum of substance use services to adults and their families. Members of the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery team work in a multi-disciplinary approach, in both residential and outpatient settings providing evidenced, trauma-informed treatment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment required.
• All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre‑employment/post‑offer drug screen.
• Successful completion of Food Handler's course or Serv Safe certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Enrollment in a college‑level degree program and working towards gaining certification in a Human Services related field preferred.
• Experience in a health care setting preferred.
• If responsible for driving SHS vehicles, successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles application process required.

• Knowledge of substance use disorders and recovery.
• Strong observational skills.

(11 – 33% of the time)

• Climb – stairs
• Walk – incline
• Climb – ladder
• Lift (Floor to Waist: 0–36") 20–40 lbs
• Lift (Knee to chest: 24–54") 0–20 lbs
• Lift (Knee to chest: 24–54") 20–40 lbs
• Lift (Waist to eye: up to 54") 0–20 lbs
• Lift (Overhead: 54" and above) 0–20 lbs
• Squat repetitive
• Rotate trunk sitting
• Pull (0–20 lbs force)
• Pull (40–60 lbs force)
• Kneel (on knees)
• Sit
• Lift (Floor to Waist: 0–36") 0–20 lbs
• Carry 1‑handed, 0–20 lbs
• Carry 2‑handed, 0–20 lbs
• Squat static (hold > 30 sec)
• Reach – upward
• Pinch fingers
• Rotate trunk standing
• Walk – level surface
• Manual dexterity (hands/wrists)
• Finger dexterity
• Stand
• Bend forward at waist
• Reach – forward
• Grasp hand/fist
• Push (0–20 lbs force)
• Push (20–40 lbs force)
• Push (40–60 lbs force)
• Push (60 or more lbs force)