Immediately Hiring for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Title:

Recovery Support Specialist

Overview:

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Tara Treatment Center, Inc. Provides substance abuse services and on-site supervision for clients and is responsible for maintaining a therapeutic and safe environment. Completes assigned tasks including assessments, psychoeducation groups and other duties within the scope of their skills and knowledge.

Hours:

Days

Evenings

Weekdays

Weekends

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• As a member of the treatment team, using a strength-based and trauma-informed approach, works collaboratively with the clients and other treatment team members to help support clients in their treatment and recovery.
• Functions autonomously and uses appropriate judgment in problem solving of day to day, as well as crisis situations, utilizing on call clinical staff or supervisory support when appropriate.
• Facilitates and helps coordinate daily routine activities during the course of the assigned shift in a way that provides consistency and support to clients to help them succeed. This would include being knowledgeable of the daily schedule and being prepared to assist in any way.
• Assists clients in understanding and complying with expectations and guidelines of the program.
• Provides verbal change of shift report to oncoming staff that includes new admissions, discharges, and other relevant information to ensure consistency and continuity of care.
• Consistently monitor client’s attitude, behavior, and participation in scheduled activities throughout the duration of the shift. Document all significant findings.
• Oversees and accurately records client self-administration of medication per policy. Communicates medication issues in a timely and effective manner to the nursing staff.
• Obtains vital signs and breathalyzers when needed.
• Performs personal and belongings searches.
• Facilitates psychoeducation and other recovery related groups as assigned.
• Supervises visitation of clients and visitors during weekend family program.
• Monitor daily chore completion and work collaboratively with clients to strengthen their skills and ensure proper housekeeping standards are met.
• Complete paperwork requirements and maintain quality, up to date clinical records.
• Conduct and document random rounds no less than hourly throughout shift and address issues as needed.
• Provides transportation for clients to scheduled appointments and any other outside activities.
• Answering the telephone and completing phone intake assessment.
• Participate in continuing professional development.
• Conduct confidential, quality assessments to determine the individuals’ need for alcohol and drug services and evaluate their suitability for participation in a specific level of care.
• Consult with supervisor or other members of the multi-disciplinary treatment team as needed.
• Participate in all assigned meetings, staff development, and training as required.
• Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required. Preferably in social work, counseling or a related field.
• Current CPR certification.
• A valid Indiana driver’s license.
• Scheduling flexibility, holiday and weekend rotation is required.
• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Competencies:

• Ability to establish rapport.
• Ability to systematically gather data.
• Screen for danger to self or others by completing the pre-screening assessment and the suicide risk screening tool.
• Ability to screen for co-occurring mental health issues.
• Demonstrate adherence to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
• Knowledge of 12-step programs and recovery support systems.
• Ability to facilitate a psychoeducation group effectively.
• Ability to oversee and accurately document self-administered medications.
• Ability to accurately obtain vital signs.
• Ability to collect a urine drug screen specimen and complete lab requisition form.
• Understanding of de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Substance Abuse: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person