What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Recovery Support Specialist FSLV position at DCCCA?
Full-Time
Essential Functions:
- Creates a safe client environment by performing all required security and safety procedures
- Assists in the client's orientation of treatment goals, program rules and structure
- Submits a written incident report in the event of unusual client behavior or activity while in DCCCA's care
- Assists the RSS Supervisor with developing, managing and communicating the RSS schedule to staff and arranges for and/or provides coverage when necessary
- Attends all required meetings such as staffing as needed, in the absence of the RSS Supervisor, or as directed by the RSS Supervisor; the Lead RSS provides input for the RSS meeting agenda
- Monitors RSS staff and reports problems to the RSS Supervisor
- Trains newly hired RSS staff and continues training of current staff at the direction of the RSS Supervisor
- Assesses and resolves minor incidents during weekend and evening hours when daytime staff is unavailable
- Documents required program and client information in a timely and complete manner
- Monitors client's weekly schedule and adherence to policies and procedures related to facility/equipment usage
- Supports Counselors and other treatment providers with the coordination and implementation of client services from admission through discharge
- Supervises client performance, enforces program rules and applies the prescribed consequences for misbehavior
- Conducts and/or participates in client room searches as necessary
- Adheres to established protocol in crisis situations and notifies appropriate on-call staff members immediately
- Follows the program schedule and completes assigned tasks in a timely and complete manner
- Contributes to overall building security through routine monitoring
- Helps with client groups and facilitates client activities as requested which may include occasional transport
- Consults with members of the treatment team and other professionals as necessary and implements recommendations received to ensure quality client care
- Enters data and assists with client billing process
- Monitors and documents clients' self-administration of clients' medication according to program policy and prescribed medical policy/procedure; conduct and document thorough and accurate medication count during each shift
Requirements Include:
- Requires a high school diploma or a general education degree (GED), bachelor's degree or some college coursework is preferred
- One year of related experience as an RSS or other DCCCA-related position preferred
- Requires a basic understanding of the treatment model utilized
- Must possess above average organizational skills and be a self-starter
- Requires CPR, AIDS in-service hours and annual TB testing with a negative test result (residential programs only)
- Must possess a valid state Driver's License, in force automobile liability insurance, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization's insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position.
Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening, background screening, a fingerprint-based records search, and reference checks. Continued employment is contingent upon annual background screening and participation in an ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program.
DCCCA is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.
DCCCA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of DCCCA to comply with all federal, state, and local laws concerning the employment of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in every location in which DCCCA has facilities. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and any other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
