JOB DETAILS
Recovery Support Specialist
CompanyNORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
LocationBoston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 8, 2026
About The Company
Since 1959, North Suffolk Community Services has been on a mission to provide mental health services to individuals, and especially children, in relatively under-served surrounding communities. Today, our staff of 900+ assists families, children and individuals in 4 clinics, 38 residences and 74 programs. North Suffolk Community Services touches the lives of more than 10,000 people a year.
To learn more about North Suffolk's services visit,
http://northsuffolk.org
https://www.facebook.com/NorthSuffolkOrg
About the Role
North Suffolk is looking for a Recovery Support Specialist to join our Residential Meridian House Team! The Recovery Support Specialist is responsible for the health, safety and quality of life of individuals in a residential setting through advocacy, teaching and service planning, individual and group counseling.
This position is full-time; 36 hours per week. Schedule: Mon/Tues/Friday 2-10pm, Saturday 9am-9pm.
What you’ll do:
- Supervise and/or participate with individuals, based on their needs in self-help skills, activities of daily living, socialization, leisure time and community integration.
- Implement, teach and assist individuals with treatment plan goals and objective on a consistent basis.
- Assist individuals in scheduling routine and preventative medical appointments, obtain and disseminate all reports to appropriate team members.
- Attend all required trainings within prescribed timelines.
- Transport individuals in agency vehicle as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you’ll need:
- Education:
- High School Diploma/GED equivalent required
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or CADAC preferred.
- Experience:
- A minimum of one year full-time substance abuse counseling experience.
- If in recovery, must have a minimum of two years current continuous sobriety.
- Skills/Other:
- Must have a Massachusetts driver’s license.
- Must have the ability to complete CPR/First Aid certification upon hire.
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
- Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Access to Credit Union Banking
- Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Discounted Movie Tickets
- Comprehensive Training Program
- Internal Advancement Opportunities
Key Skills
AdvocacyTeachingService PlanningIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingCrisis InterventionCase ManagementPatient TransportCPRFirst Aid
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcare
Benefits
Paid Time OffVacationSick DaysPaid HolidaysPublic Service Loan Forgiveness EligibilityHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceEmployer Paid Life Insurance403(b) Retirement Plan With Employer MatchingVoluntary Short And Long Term Disability InsuranceMedical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsAccess To Credit Union BankingAccess To State Tuition Remission ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramDiscounted Movie TicketsComprehensive Training ProgramInternal Advancement Opportunities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The specialist ensures the health, safety, and quality of life for individuals in a residential setting through counseling and service planning. Responsibilities include supervising daily living activities, implementing treatment goals, and coordinating medical appointments.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$22 - $27
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
513
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
36 hours
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