Recovery Associate

Job Details

Job Overview

Be an appropriate role model for recovering adults in care.  Create and maintain an atmosphere which is beneficial to the physical, social, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of recovering adults.  Be responsible for guiding and directing recovering adults through the program.  Prepare recovering adults for successful living within societal norms toward reunification with their family and gain independent living.

Essential Duties:

• Can support the mission and vision of Burlington United Methodist Family Services as evidenced by compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.

1. Burlington United Methodist Family Services, Inc’s mission is to prevent harm and provide hope to hurting children and families.
2. Burlington United Methodist Family Services, Inc’s vision is to is to be a leader in providing superior and innovative services to every client in need regardless of who they are, what they have done, or where they live by empowering them to discover and fulfill their spiritual, academic, personal, and professional dreams and passions.
3. The core values that drive BUMFS’s mission and vision are to be: Christian centered; Holistic approach to service – mind, body, and spirit; Every person is of great sacred worth; Unconditional commitment; Acceptance; Trust; Honesty; Best practice; Family focused; Integrity; Respect and dignity; Confidentiality; Advocating for those who cannot do so for themselves; Teamwork; Competency; Faithfulness.

• Supports and facilitates positive interaction with others as evidenced by professional maturity, respect for others, a team-centered approach, maintenance of confidential information, and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.
• Exhibits effective communication skills including proper use of agency communication systems.
• Supports all functions that attain and maintain accreditation with regulatory agencies.
• Participates in appropriate professional development programs and in services to attain and maintain competency.
• RELATIONSHIPS (Client)

1. Become personally acquainted with each client in the unit and develop a solid working knowledge of the background, dynamics, and treatment plan for each resident.
2. Consistently keep the client clearly informed of any changes, new direction, and expectations related to the house, and provide adequate information to all new client as part of the orientation process.
3. Follow goals and objectives on client’s individual treatment plans as well as behavior support plans.
4. Manage conflict, emergencies, and crisis in a professional manner. In accordance with agency policy and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention protocol which includes Utilization of Passive Physical Restraint.
5. Treat DHHR personnel, school officials, biological, foster, and/or volunteer families with appropriate courtesy and respect.
6. May assist with the administration of medication to client in accordance with medication administration protocols.
7. Complete regular/or necessary personnel related paperwork in a timely manner such as timesheets, leave requests, injury reports, mileage sheets, etc.

• RELATIONSHIPS (Staff)

1. Maintain ongoing and open communication with staff.
2. Share problems and criticisms in a constructive manner.
3. Meet with Supervisor every quarter for staff development conference.
4. Ensure that pertinent information is written in staff log for all shifts to read.
5. Attend unit team meetings on a scheduled bi-weekly basis, full group, and all other required meetings/staffing.

• PROGRAMATIC RESPONSIBILTIES

1. Assist client’s in-group settings or on an individual basis in personal hygiene skills, care for client when sick, and administer first aid.
2. Respond to the client's emotional needs, giving acceptance, affection, encouragement, understanding, and guidance.  A time is to be set aside daily to meet with the resident individually or collectively.
3. Assist in helping resident(s) follow through with goals and objectives of his/her treatment plan.
4. Encourage clients to participate in recreational activities.  Provide opportunities for clients to participate in activities during free time.
5. Provide the resident the opportunity to attend Church and/or Sunday school and encourage participation in other Spiritual Enrichment Programs.
6. Record pertinent information regarding client on the daily narrative, staff log, medication record and incident reports in a detailed manner.
7. Perform scheduled and routine bed checks throughout the night.
8. Maintain organization of clothing room/wash donated items before storing them in clothing room.
9. Be able to identify clients who are under the influence and perform rapid drug screening as necessary.
10. Contact the director as necessary or requested.

• Required driving position.

1. This position is defined as one that will require you to drive a motor vehicle as part of your daily work.  This position does allow the employee to drive motor vehicles owned or leased by Burlington United Methodist Services, Inc., and to transport employees and client when and if necessary.

• Performs other duties that fall within the parameters of this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications

Education level:

• Possess at least a high school diploma or GED.

Experience:

• None

Core competencies

Required:

• Be open to continue learning through attendance in course study and in-service training and workshops.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationship skills with recovering adults. Be able to make sound decisions consistent with agency policies and best practice principles for residential treatment.
• Effectively implement the treatment program including Medicaid services such as behavior support, crisis support, case management, and daily living skills and support.
• Have the ability to meet the spiritual needs of the resident in accordance with agency policy.
• Obtain and maintain a valid food handler's card.
• Be in good health, have physical and emotional stamina necessary to implement physical interventions with assaultive or self-injurious client.
• Attend all required trainings.
• Be an acceptable role model for recovering adults in values and lifestyles in keeping with those ascribed by Burlington.
• Must have a valid state issued driver’s license and submit to an intensive background investigation.

Preferred:

Qualifications

Education level:

• Possess at least a high school diploma or GED.

Experience:

• None

Core competencies

Required:

• Be open to continue learning through attendance in course study and in-service training and workshops.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationship skills with recovering adults. Be able to make sound decisions consistent with agency policies and best practice principles for residential treatment.
• Effectively implement the treatment program including Medicaid services such as behavior support, crisis support, case management, and daily living skills and support.
• Have the ability to meet the spiritual needs of the resident in accordance with agency policy.
• Obtain and maintain a valid food handler's card.
• Be in good health, have physical and emotional stamina necessary to implement physical interventions with assaultive or self-injurious client.
• Attend all required trainings.
• Be an acceptable role model for recovering adults in values and lifestyles in keeping with those ascribed by Burlington.
• Must have a valid state issued driver’s license and submit to an intensive background investigation.

Preferred: