Unit Specialist, 2nd shift, Tues-Sat

Rosecrance, a Rockford, Illinois based provider of behavioral health services, is looking for a Unit Specialist to join the Harrison Campus team on the 2nd shift. This full-time, onsite role runs Tuesday through Saturday from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm and is designed for someone who wants to help individuals and families overcome substance use and mental health challenges through compassionate, evidence-based care. A sign-on bonus of $4,000 is available, paid out within two years of hire, with $250 provided in the first pay period. The position would suit someone with a year of addiction treatment experience or an equivalent background who is drawn to mission-driven work and teamwork.

Rosecrance has more than a century of history delivering behavioral health services and guiding recovery through evidence-based therapies. The organization emphasizes a safe, therapeutic environment and a zero-tolerance drug-free workplace. New hires will also go through an occupational health screening to support a secure workplace for staff and clients.

Ready to make a difference in a mission-driven setting? This Unit Specialist role blends supervision, counseling, and education to help clients apply recovery concepts to daily life, every day onsite at the Harrison Campus in Rockford.

What You Would Do As A Unit Specialist On The 2nd Shift

In this role, the day-to-day focus is on supervising addicted clients and maintaining a safe, ethical environment while applying behavioral management techniques. The work involves providing direct counseling services, including individual sessions, case management, group activities, and lectures, all as part of a collaborative treatment team aimed at integrating recovery into clients’ everyday living.

The unit requires coordinating and supervising client recreational activities, supporting treatment planning by consulting with the primary counselor, and scheduling individual sessions to assist patients with AA step work and treatment plan objectives. Maintaining client service records in line with applicable rules and regulations is a standard part of the routine, as is developing and delivering patient lectures listed on the client’s schedule. Observing group dynamics and facilitating focal group discussions are also important components, with ongoing collaboration to set the shift’s therapeutic direction and ensure pertinent information from logs and staff across shifts is incorporated.

The Right Candidate For This Role

• High School diploma or GED and one year of addiction treatment experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency insurance requirements
• Certified Addictions Counselor (CADC) or able to be certified within 24 months
• Must have own transportation
• Skilled in behavioral management techniques
• Ability to coordinate and present lectures for patients, parents and community resources
• A passion to be part of a mission driven organization
• A teamwork approach
• A desire to make a difference in people’s lives

• Experience coordinating or delivering lectures beyond core duties
• Familiarity with coordinating recreational activities or group-based programming for clients

Pay And Practical Details For This Position

Compensation is set by education and credentials. Starting pay is $18.43 per hour for a High School diploma or GED, $19.37 per hour with an Associate degree, and $20.25 per hour with a Bachelor’s degree. An additional $0.50 per hour is available with CADC certification. The 2nd shift carries a $0.25 per hour differential, while the 3rd shift offers a $0.50 per hour increase. In addition, an incentive of $0.50 per hour is available for CADC certification.

A sign-on bonus of $4,000 is paid out within two years of hire, with $250 paid during the first pay period. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, and the role is onsite at Rosecrance Harrison Campus in Rockford, Illinois.

Rosecrance provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options, a 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary contributions, group life insurance including long-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment, tuition assistance and licensure or certification reimbursement, paid time off, sick time, and bereavement leave, a referral program funding up to $1,000 per hire, a wellness plan with on-site gym options at some facilities, retailer discounts, and daily pay through a financial wellness provider (UKG Wallet).

Safety and eligibility are part of the process. The organization maintains a zero-tolerance drug-free environment, including marijuana, to prioritize safety for staff and clients. All candidates must pass an occupational health screening. Rosecrance is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace, with hiring decisions based on qualifications, skills and experience relevant to the position. The employer partners with programs such as the AARP Employer Pledge Program and Military Spouse Employment Partnership to broaden opportunity.

Ready to take the next step? The role is entirely onsite, with the work located at Rosecrance Harrison Campus in Rockford, Illinois, and comes with a strong focus on helping people achieve lasting recovery through team-based care.

Advice For Applicants For The Unit Specialist Role

Highlight CADC status or your plan to certify within 24 months right at the top of your resume, along with your year of addiction treatment experience, so the hiring team sees you meet the must-have requirements immediately.

When you describe your experience, give specific examples of behavioral management techniques you have used and any lectures or group sessions you’ve led for patients, parents, or community resources. Quantify outcomes if possible and note how these experiences align with coordinating treatment plans and AA step work.

Prepare for interviews by thinking through scenarios you might face on the 2nd shift, such as managing group dynamics, implementing treatment plans, and coordinating recreational activities, and be ready to discuss how you collaborate with counselors and other team members to direct daily therapy.

Ask a thoughtful question about CADC certification support and opportunities to contribute to the treatment team, such as how success is measured for unit specialists and what growth paths exist within the program.