ADDICTION RECOVERY ASSISTANT

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Addiction Recovery Assistant – Part-Time or Flex | Behavioral Health / Substance Use Treatment

Location : Philadelphia, PA

Job Type : Part-Time or Flex | Non-Exempt

Department : Behavioral Health

Reports to : Program Director

Starting Pay : $19.13

About Us :

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a well-established behavioral health facility in Philadelphia providing inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and substance abuse treatment. As a leader in behavioral healthcare, we are committed to offering evidence-based services that are culturally and spiritually responsive to the needs of our diverse community.

Our services include :

• Substance Use Disorder Services
• Inpatient Psychiatric Services
• Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Treatment Services

We strive to enhance the competency and abilities of our staff through innovative training and development initiatives.

Position Summary :

The Addiction Recovery Assistant provides supervision, support, and care to clients in our Residential Recovery Program. This role involves monitoring client behavior, assisting with daily activities, ensuring a safe environment, and promoting recovery-based engagement.

Lived recovery experience is highly valued and encouraged.

Responsibilities :

Support clients in a residential behavioral health and addiction recovery setting

Monitor client behavior, document observations, and maintain accurate records in Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Assist with client admissions, room searches, wellness checks, and vital signs

Monitor urine collection and package inspections

Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery groups and scheduled activities

Escort clients to appointments, court, or recreational outings

Assist with meals and maintain cleanliness of program areas

Provide crisis intervention and utilize de-escalation techniques when necessary

Communicate effectively during shift reports and team meetings

Maintain client confidentiality and safety at all times

Qualifications :

High school diploma or GED required

Familiarity with 12-Step Recovery Programs (AA / NA) preferred

12 college credits in Behavioral Health or Human Services a plus

Current First Aid / CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Lived recovery experience strongly encouraged

Bilingual Spanish / English preferred

Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills

Ability to remain calm and use de-escalation skills during crises

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE / M / F / D / V).