Recovery Specialist-Second Shift

**Join 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. **Why Choose GAAMHA?** At GAAMHA, we believe in second chances, personal empowerment, and community-driven recovery. As a Recovery Specialist, you’ll be part of a team that provides compassionate, evidence-based support to women working toward a brighter future. **Your Role: 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. **What You’ll Do** - **Support Program & Activities:** Ensure residents follow their scheduled routines and actively participate in recovery-based programming. - **Medication Oversight:** Provide oversight of patient’s medication adherence. Maintain accurate documentation of medication administration. Ensuring proper intake and disposal of discontinued medications. - **Facilitate Groups:** Lead recovery-focused group discussions and document resident participation and progress (as needed). - **Conduct Wellness & Safety Checks:** Perform regular headcounts and wellness checks on your shift throughout the facility to maintain a secure and supportive environment. - **Document & Communicate Key Information:** Complete detailed shift notes, medication logs, and incident reports. Share relevant information during staff shift changes to ensure continuity of care. - **Provide Transportation & Advocacy:** Accompany residents to appointments, court hearings, and other essential engagements. Serve as an advocate for their needs within the community. - **Foster a Safe & Inclusive Environment:** Support a trauma-informed, gender-responsive setting where residents feel heard, valued, and empowered. - **Work with Pregnant & Postpartum Residents:** Offer additional support for women balancing recovery with parenting responsibilities, including attending counseling, medical visits, and child welfare meetings. - **Ensure Compliance & Mandated Reporting:** 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. - **Promote GAAMHA’s Mission in the Community:** Represent Sunrise Ridge and GAAMHA with professionalism and integrity. **What 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. - **Strong Communication & Compassion:** You can build trust, provide guidance, and foster a sense of accountability among residents. - **Commitment to Recovery:** If you have lived experience with substance use disorder, you must have at least one year of continuous sobriety. - **Tech-Savvy & Detail-Oriented:** Proficient in Microsoft Office and web-based documentation platforms such as Kipu. - **Valid Driver’s License:** Ability to transport residents as needed. - **Background Clearance:** Must pass a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) check and an Adam Walsh/Child Protective Services Background Check. **What You Can Expect** - **A Career with Purpose:** Make a meaningful impact in the lives of women working toward recovery and independence.…