What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Assistant position at Ascension Recovery Services?
Company: The Divided Sky Foundation
Location Ludlow, Vermont
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The Divided Sky Foundation is an abstinence-based 12 Step residential recovery program located in Ludlow, Vermont, whose mission is to provide supportive and compassionate programming to individuals and their families affected by addiction.
General Description
The Recovery Assistant serves as a personal guide and liaison for individuals in recovery from addictions at the Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program The Recovery Assistant supports guests by assisting them with identifying goals and developing, maintaining, and monitoring individual plans. The duties include providing outreach, support, recovery check-ups in the retreat and in the community, and functioning as part of the team. They should set an example of a strong recovery with authenticity and stable boundaries.
Accountabilities
- Provide a complete and comprehensive orientation for new guests to rules, handbook, expectations, recovery plan, and areas needed for assistance within the first 48 hours.
- Co-facilitate educational groups to help guests obtain skills needed to reenter the community and to improve psychoeducation related to guests’ needs.
- Process guests following intake protocols. Complete all intake forms on admission of all guests, including orientation form, as requested.
- Administer Urine Analysis (UA); perform proper storage of the sample; accurately complete information in the system; ensure proper transferring of UA sample to the appropriate testing authority
- Conduct periodic guest room checks with the development of a corrective action plan if needed.
- Oversee guests' recreational activities, and transport clients to A.A. meetings, medical appointments, and other functions as requested by supervisor.
- Organize and facilitate specific recreation, physical fitness, and appropriate leisure activities for both inside and outside of the facility.
- Maintain detailed notes of all incidents occurring during the shift and complete the appropriate reports promptly
- Supervise guests during off-property events, activities, or volunteer work.
- Provide oversight to guests during housekeeping, meal service, and daily activities.
- Provide mentoring to guests with appropriate program-centric guidance for solutions.
- Identify verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behavior and apply de-escalation techniques.
- Assist guests in crisis situations involving social, emotional, health, and other problems.
.Core Values - Promote and adhere to the workplace values of kindness, teamwork, empathy, integrity, excellence and mission
Education, Experience, Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred.
- Vermont Recovery Coach Certification (CRC), CCAR RCA (Recovery Coach Academy), or equivalent preferred.
- Experience and training working in the 12-Step Field and/or Dual Diagnosis treatment strongly preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Must have or, within 30 days from hire, be able to obtain current First Aid and CPR card.
