Recovery Specialist - Various Shifts

Location: Petersham

Recovery Specialist – Family Supportive Living

Redefining Community Support through Compassion, Accountability, and Real Impact

At GAAMHA, we believe recovery is not a solo journey. Every family deserves dignity, respect, and opportunity—and the right support at the right time. As a Recovery Specialist in our Family Supportive Living Program, you play a vital role in creating a safe, structured, and recovery-focused environment where women and their children can heal, grow, and build stable futures.
Through compassionate support, trauma-informed care, and meaningful engagement, you will help residents strengthen recovery skills, develop independence, and foster healthy family relationships. Your presence and leadership help ensure our program remains a place of hope, accountability, and opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Resident Support & Recovery Services

• Foster a safe, welcoming, and recovery-oriented living environment that promotes dignity, respect, and personal growth.
• Build supportive relationships with residents and their children while encouraging healthy routines, recovery goals, and community living.
• Assist residents in developing life skills, problem-solving abilities, and independent living skills through daily coaching and support.
• Facilitate therapeutic and psycho educational groups using established curricula and complete accurate progress notes documenting attendance and participation.
• Participate in daily activities that strengthen family engagement and support the overall recovery process.

Program Operations & Safety

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the residence during assigned shifts, ensuring a safe, structured, and substance-free environment.
• Conduct resident headcounts, wellness checks, and routine monitoring of the facility and surrounding property to maintain safety and security.
• Monitor resident activities and facility conditions, responding appropriately to emergencies and ensuring program expectations are followed.
• Remain available to respond to emergencies and crisis situations as required by program operations.
• Understand and follow all mandated reporting requirements for suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 119, Section 51A.

Medication Monitoring & Documentation

• Monitor resident prescribed medications, including medication observation, refill coordination, and proper disposal of discontinued medications.
• Document medication observations accurately on resident medication administration records.
• Observe resident parents administering prescribed medications to children under the age of 18 in accordance with program policy.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation including shift logs, incident reports, progress notes, and other required records.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect client information in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and agency policies.

Collaboration & Professional Engagement

• Transport residents as needed using agency vehicles or approved transportation.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate with coworkers and community partners to support resident success and continuity of care.
• Represent GAAMHA professionally in the community while modeling the organization's mission, values, and commitment to recovery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CADC, LADC, or other recovery-related certification preferred.
• Experience working with individuals and families experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, or within residential treatment settings preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to support individuals in early recovery using a trauma-informed, person-centered approach.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated cultural humility and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving history required.
• CORI/background check and Adam Walsh clearance required.
• Applicants with lived experience in substance use disorder recovery must have a minimum of one year…