Intern Recovery Center

About the role

Interns at the Family Reentry Recovery Comm u ni ty Center play an im p or tant role in creating a welcoming, saf e, and supportive environment for in dividuals and f amilies im p ac ted by substance use, ment al healt h challenges, homelessness, incar cerat ion, and reentry. The Intern role supports daily center o perations, groups, ac tivit ies, o utreach, and mem ber engagement while p romo ting a positive recovery - f oc used comm u ni ty.

Interns are expec ted to treat all mem bers, staff , guests, and comm u ni ty partners wi t h dignity, resp ec t , and com passion. This is a pee r- suppor ti v e Intern role and does not includ e clinica l counseling, for mal cas e management, le g al a dvice, or medical guidance. W e welcome clini cal students, howev e r, our focus is on the non -cl inical pe r suppor t role and non-clinica l a sp ect of the Recovery Center .

What you'll do

Member E n g agemen t and S upp or t

• Welcome mem bers and visitors to the center in a resp ec tfu l and friendly manner.
• Hel p create a safe, recovery - friend ly, trau ma-in formed, and j udgment - free environment.
• Offer suppor t, encouragement , and positive conversat ion when app ro priate.
• Assist mem bers wi t h basic center informat ion, schedules, ac tivities, and availab le resources.
• Hel p mem bers feel incl uded and connec ted to the recovery comm u ni ty. Daily Center Support
• Sup p or t sign -in procedures, at tendance tracking, and basic ad minis trative tasks when assigned.
• Assist wi t h organizing flyers, supplies, donations, clo thing, food , hygiene i tems, and resou rce ma terials.
• Hel p ensure the center remains clean, organized , and welcoming. Group and Activity Support
• Assist wi t h A ll Recovery meetings, workshops, welln ess ac tivities, comm u ni ty events, and outreach efforts.
• Hel p prepare ma terials f or groups, events, and ac tivities.
• Sup p or t staff or approved f acili tators d uring programming. Outreach and Community Events
• Represent the Family Reentry Recovery Comm u ni ty Center in a p ro fessional and resp ec tfu l manner.
• Hel p p romo te recovery, reentry support , and comm unity connec t ion . Safety and Boundaries
• Follow all center r ules, p olicies, and staf f d irec t ion.
• Repor t safety concerns, con f lic ts, me d ical concerns, susp ec ted substance use o n -si te, or emergencies t o staff imme diat ely.
• Must Maintain healthy and appro priate b o undaries wi t h mem bers, staff , and o ther Int erns. INTERN EXPECTATIONS
• Be relia b le and arrive on time f or schedu led Intern hou rs.
• No t i fy Manager in advance i f unable t o at tend a scheduled shift .
• Conduc t themselves resp ec tfu lly and p ro fessionally.
• Maintain con f i dent iali ty at all t imes.
• Follow all Recovery Comm u ni ty Center p olicies and procedures.
• Partici pate in orientat ion, training, and supervision as required.
• Promote an incl usive environment for peop le of all recovery pathways, backgrou n ds, c u lt ures, i dent i ties, and experiences.
• There is NO using alcohol, d r ugs, or im pairing substances before or during Intern service.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A commi tment to recovery, reentry supp or t, comm unity service, and hel ping o thers.
• Abili ty t o comm u nica te resp ect fu lly wi th diverse in dividuals.
• Willingness to work as part o f a team.
• Dependabili ty, honesty, and a positive att i t u de. Abili ty t o main tain con f i dent iali ty and app ro priate b o undaries About CRJ: Our Mission, Your Opportunity Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing lives and strengthening communities through direct service, advocacy, and innovation. We operate across four core service lines: Community Strategies (CS): Supporting adults with developmental disabilities to live independently and thrive in their communities. Providing a range of top-quality residential and non-residential programs for men and women with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our programs offer individual and group treatment and are geared toward promoting independence and improving life skills. Clients also receive support with job development, on-the-job coaching, and educational opportunities. Reentry Services (RS): Supporting people leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions. We firmly believe that change is possible and attainable for all that we serve. With a strict focus on outcomes, the Reentry Services Division is committed to delivering contemporary and evidence-based services to the individuals in our care. Through delivering innovative programming and collaborating with community agencies, we provide hope and support to our clients as they make safe and successful transitions into their communities. Crime & Justice Institute (CJI): Driving bold, transformative improvements in adult and youth justice systems by working with working with local, state, and national criminal justice organizations to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. The CJI team brings decades of experience developing evidence-based, data-driven policies, managing complex processes with diverse stakeholders, and driving systems-level organizational change. Our energetic staff and network of consultants come from a variety of backgrounds. Family Reentry (FRE): At Family Reentry, we address the often-intertwining problems of behavioral health, domestic violence, reentry, recidivism, and risks to youth by offering evidence-based interventions to provide support and effect positive change. We offer a holistic approach by working to connect clients to basic needs and offering support to create change and increase stronger coping and life skills. CRJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to apply. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of the change!