Recovery Support Specialist - Young Adult Access Drop-In Center

The PLACE for Empowerment serves youth aged 16-26 in need of support and resources to achieve independence and accomplish life changes.  Program staff work with youth on their goals around economic stability, housing, substance use/mental health challenges, employment preparation, self-advocacy, access to entitlements, and several other needs that create barriers to success.  The program also will make referrals to more intensive services within and outside of the Open Sky Network, as needed.

The Recovery Support Specialist has personal experience with Substance Use Disorder and the willingness to share that experience with Youth and Young Adults to provide support and mentorship to individuals served. They work as a team with the Youth Peer Mentors and Transition Facilitators to support needs, co-facilitate advisory groups, and attend system of care meetings to infuse youth and young adult voice and perspective.

Other Key Responsibilities: 

• Collect data in support of quality improvement and evaluation measures.
• Establish trusting relationships through compassion, empathy and insight with youth and young adults.
• Embraces diverse populations.
• Participate in grant collaboration learning opportunities.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
• Driver’s License, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation, required.
• Must have lived experience with Substance Use Disorder and have the ability to forge mutually beneficial relationships with people served while maintaining strong boundaries/ethics.
• Experience providing individual coaching and facilitating group supports, preferred.

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.

Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.

At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!

 Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• We pay for your higher education!  Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• And more!

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.