Job Description
Job Description
Recovery Specialist
📍 Join SSTAR - A Total Health Community
💰 Starting at $20/hour + Shift & Weekend Differentials
About Us
At SSTAR, we're more than a treatment provider-we're a community dedicated to healing. Our mission is simple yet powerful: healing the community, one person at a time.
We provide compassionate, person-centered care that supports the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of every individual we serve. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), SSTAR offers eligible employees access to three Loan Repayment Programs, helping you invest in your future while making a difference today.
Position Overview
As a Recovery Specialist, you play a critical role in creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment for individuals on their recovery journey. You'll work directly with clients, offering guidance, supervision, and encouragement while ensuring program safety and integrity.
This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about helping others, building relationships, and supporting recovery.
Why Join SSTAR?
✨ Meaningful, mission-driven work
✨ Supportive team environment
✨ Competitive pay + shift/weekend differentials
✨ Loan repayment program options to apply to
✨ Opportunities for growth and development
What You'll Do
Ensure a safe and structured program environment by monitoring client activities
Provide supervision and support to clients on the unit and during off-unit activities
Conduct 30-minute well-being checks to ensure client safety
Perform searches of client belongings at admission, discharge, or as directed
Complete shift documentation, checklists, and records accurately and on time
Maintain a professional, respectful, and therapeutic approach with clients
Collaborate with team members to support program goals and client care plans
Facilitate and document daily group sessions
Participate in trainings, supervision, and team meetings
Obtain and assess vital signs (BP, heart rate, respirations, temperature)
Support additional program needs as directed by leadership
What We're Looking For
Passion for helping individuals in recovery
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to remain calm, observant, and professional in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to compassionate care
Make an Impact
If you're ready to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we want to hear from you. Join SSTAR and help transform lives-one person at a time.
👉 Apply today and start your journey with purpose.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or Higher educational level or general education degree (GED).
- Experience working with substance use population is preferred.
- Ability to display initiative, responsibility, accountability, and professionalism.
- Demonstrates commitment working with an addicted population, enjoys working as part of a treatment team.
HOURLY WAGE RANGE: $20-22
Benefits:
Benefits
- 403B
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML
- Employee discounts, cell phone, eyewear, etc.
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Opportunities to earn CEU's
- Voluntary Benefits including but not limited to, Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability Insurances