Recovery Specialist-Part-Time Second Shift

GAAMHA as a Recovery Specialist at Sunrise Ridge Location: Sunrise Ridge – A Co-Occurring Enhanced Recovery Home for Women Are you passionate about helping women in recovery build strong, stable futures? GAAMHA, a nonprofit organization, is looking for a dedicated Recovery Specialist (RS) to support residents at Sunrise Ridge, a structured, trauma-informed recovery home designed for women with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders—including specialized services for pregnant and postpartum women. In this role, you’ll provide guidance, oversight, and hands-on support to residents as they navigate their recovery journey. You’ll ensure a safe, structured, and supportive environment where women can work toward self-sufficiency while developing essential life skills.

As a Recovery Specialist, you’ll be part of a team that provides compassionate, evidence-based support to women working toward a brighter future.

About gaamha

Why Choose GAAMHA?

• At GAAMHA, we believe in second chances, personal empowerment, and community-driven recovery.
• Serve as an advocate for their needs within the community.
• You Can Expect A Career with Purpose: Make a meaningful impact in the lives of women working toward recovery and independence.

Responsibilities

• A Mentor & Supporter As a Recovery Specialist, you’ll play a key role in daily program operations, offering encouragement, support, and accountability to residents as they work through their individualized recovery plans.
• You’ll Do Support Program & Activities: Ensure residents follow their scheduled routines and actively participate in recovery-based programming.
• Provide oversight of patient’s medication adherence.
• Maintain accurate documentation of medication administration.
• Ensuring proper intake and disposal of discontinued medications.
• Lead recovery-focused group discussions and document resident participation and progress (as needed).
• Perform regular headcounts and wellness checks on your shift throughout the facility to maintain a secure and supportive environment.
• Complete detailed shift notes, medication logs, and incident reports.
• Share relevant information during staff shift changes to ensure continuity of care.
• Accompany residents to appointments, court hearings, and other essential engagements.
• Support a trauma-informed, gender-responsive setting where residents feel heard, valued, and empowered.
• Offer additional support for women balancing recovery with parenting responsibilities, including attending counseling, medical visits, and child welfare meetings.
• Know and enforce all policies related to resident safety, including mandated reporting of suspected child abuse/neglect per M.G.L. Chapter 119, Section 51A.
• Represent Sunrise Ridge and GAAMHA with professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to transport residents as needed.

Requirements

• You Bring to the Role Experience & Passion for Recovery Support: Prior experience in residential treatment, peer recovery coaching, or behavioral health settings is highly valued.
• You can build trust, provide guidance, and foster a sense of accountability among residents.
• If you have lived experience with substance use disorder, you must have at least one year of continuous sobriety.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and web-based documentation platforms such as Kipu.

Benefits

• Join a mission-driven, recovery-focused workplace where your contributions matter.
• GAAMHA offers training, professional development, and career advancement pathways.
• Who You’ll Work With You’ll report to the RS Supervisor and collaborate with the entire Sunrise Ridge team to provide seamless, holistic support to residents.
• If you’re passionate about helping women achieve lasting recovery and independence, we’d love to hear from you!

Background Clearance

Must pass a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) check and an Adam Walsh/Child Protective Services Background Check.

Opportunities for Growth

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and be part of a team that believes in hope, healing, and new beginnings.