--- title: Recovery Specialist Second Shift at GAAMHA in Athol, MA description: GAAMHA is hiring for the Recovery Specialist Second Shift role in Athol, MA. Pays $19–$21 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/recovery-specialist-second-shift-at-gaamha-01a0f369-1ce2-7b08-b92d-c15a19b11873 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join GAAMHA as Recovery Specialist Second Shift in Athol, MA. Pays $19–$21 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/i2e3q0.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | GAAMHA | | **Location** | Athol, MA | | **Salary** | $19/hr - $21/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Sep 30, 2026 | | **History** | First seen 99 days ago (2026-08-07), reposted 3 times | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for GAAMHA. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for GAAMHA. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $42,000 – $50,000 a year (median $44,000). ## Description **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. - **A Supportive Team Environment:** Join a mission-driven, recovery-focused workplace where your contributions matter. - **Opportunities for Growth:** 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. **Ready to Make a Difference?** If you’re passionate about helping women achieve lasting recovery and independence, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that believes in hope, healing, and new beginnings.   ## Skills - Medication Adherence - Compassion - Kipu - Recovery Support - Postpartum Care - Residential Treatment - Incident Reporting - Child Protection - Medication Administration - Child Welfare - Behavioral Health - Microsoft Office - Mandated Reporter Training - Substance Use Disorder Treatment - Attention to Detail - Counseling - Process Documentation - Peer Recovery - Communication - Litigation / Courtroom Practice - Continuity of Care - Coaching - Trauma-Informed Care - Detail Oriented ## Benefits - Professional Development ## Related - [Social Services & Nonprofits jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Substance Abuse Services jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/substance-abuse-services?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Peer Recovery Coach / Specialist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/substance-abuse-services/peer-recovery-coach-specialist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Massachusetts](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/massachusetts?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 76198 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)