Job Title:
Recovery Support Specialist I
Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Newport, OR
Created: 2026-04-19
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Provides support for and monitors client activities as well as observes behavior of clients residing in Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services and Behavioral Health. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services provide a continuum of substance use services to adults and their families. Members of the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery team work in a multi-disciplinary approach, in both residential and outpatient settings providing evidenced, trauma informed treatment. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or equivalent required. Healthcare Provider BLS required. Experience working in a fast-paced environment required. If a graduate of STARS, must have a minimum of one (1) year from completion of the program to be eligible for hire. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen. Successful completion of Food Handler#s course or ServSafe certification required within 30 days of hire. Enrollment in a college level degree program and working towards gaining certification in a Human Services related field preferred. Experience in a health care setting preferred. If responsible for driving SHS vehicles, successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles application process required. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Knowledge of substance use disorders and recovery. Strong observational skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 # 100% of the time) CLIMB - STAIRS WALK - INCLINE CLIMB - LADDER LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0#-36#) 20-40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24#-54#) 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24#-54#) 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54#) 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54# and above) 0 - 20 Lbs SQUAT Repetitive ROTATE TRUNK Sitting ROTATE TRUNK Standing PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force) PULL (40-60 pounds force) SIT# LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0#-36#) 0-20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds SQUAT Static (hold # 30 sec) BEND FORWARD at waist MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists REACH - Forward REACH - Upward GRASP Hand/Fist FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers PUSH (0-20 pounds force) STAND# WALK - LEVEL SURFACE None specified * JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE * Provides support for and monitors client activities as well as observes behavior of clients residing in Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services and Behavioral Health. * DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION * Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services provide a continuum of substance use services to adults and their families. Members of the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery team work in a multi-disciplinary approach, in both residential and outpatient settings providing evidenced, trauma informed treatment. * EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS * High School Diploma or equivalent required. * Healthcare Provider BLS required. * Experience working in a fast-paced environment required. * If a graduate of STARS, must have a minimum of one (1) year from completion of the program to be eligible for hire. * All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen. * Successful completion of Food Handler's course or ServSafe certification required within 30 days of hire. * Enrollment in a college level degree program and working towards gaining certification in a Human Services related field preferred. * Experience in a health care setting preferred. * If responsible for driving SHS vehicles, successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles application process required. * KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES * Knowledge of substance use disorders and recovery. * Strong observational skills. * PHYSICAL DEMANDS * Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 - 100% of the time) CLIMB - STAIRS WALK - INCLINE CLIMB - LADDER LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20-40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs SQUAT Repetitive ROTATE TRUNK Sitting ROTATE TRUNK Standing PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force) PULL (40-60 pounds force) SIT LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds SQUAT Static (hold > 30 sec) BEND FORWARD at waist MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists REACH - Forward REACH - Upward GRASP Hand/Fist FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers PUSH (0-20 pounds force) STAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACE None specified