Recovery Support Specialist

Job Title: Addiction Recovery Technician

Overview: As an Addiction Recovery Technician, you will play a pivotal role in supporting individuals through their journey towards sobriety and recovery from addiction. You'll work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide care, guidance, and emotional support to clients within a rehabilitation or recovery center setting.

Responsibilities:

• Client Support: Offer compassionate and empathetic support to individuals undergoing addiction recovery, maintaining a non-judgmental attitude, and fostering a safe environment for healing.
• Assessment: Conduct initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of clients' progress, collaborating with counselors and healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Supervision: Monitor and supervise clients to ensure adherence to treatment plans, providing assistance and guidance when needed.
• Crisis Intervention: Respond to crisis situations calmly and effectively, following established protocols to manage challenging behaviors or emergency scenarios.
• Medication Distribution: Accurately record medications given to clients.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of client interactions, progress reports, and any incidents following facility protocols and legal requirements.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with counselors, therapists, medical staff, and other team members to provide comprehensive care and support for clients.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in addiction studies, psychology, social work, or related fields is a plus.
• Prior experience in a similar role within an addiction treatment or rehabilitation center is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect empathetically and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of addiction recovery principles, mental health, and behavioral health practices.
• Ability to handle stressful and emotionally charged situations with professionalism and composure.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Traits and Abilities:

• Compassionate and non-judgmental attitude towards individuals struggling with addiction.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically in challenging situations.
• Patience, resilience, and a strong commitment to supporting others through their recovery journey.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Ability to Commute:

• Nampa, ID 83686 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nampa, ID 83686: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20