Recovery Advocate II

Summary:

This position provides supervision and supportive services to clients in regards to program and daily living activities. Reports to Residential Services Coordinator.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; completion of education/certification as a drug and alcohol counselor and/or the equivalent of two years experience. Valid California Driver’s License and evidence of insurance coverage; current CPR and First Aid certificates. Computer proficiency required. Professional appearance and pleasant mannerism. Must pass criminal background check.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct assigned education sessions with specified curriculum
• Work collaboratively with treatment team
• Transport clients to appointments as requested (i.e. DPSD, Health physicals, Disability certification).
• Maintain all charting and other records as required by IVRS, County, State and all other pertinent local agencies.
• Provide client supervision at all times.
• Make medications available to clients and maintain medication logs and records
• Problem solving.
• All other duties deemed necessary and appropriate by management
• Conduct urinalysis testing when necessary
• Maintain a positive and supportive attitude
• Maintain a professional appearance

· Maintain compassion, empathy, and professionalism toward clients; their family members and/or significant others at all times.

· Attend all required agency staff and training meetings.

· Adhere to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.

· Ensure the highest level of service is provided to the people we serve.

· Maintain client confidentiality in compliance with federal guidelines, including HIPAA regulations.

· Adhere to staff Codes of Ethics and Conduct.

· Adhere to policies and procedures set forth for agency.

· Adhere to all safety and housekeeping standards established by IVRS.

· Must have knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and standards governing all services provided by IVRS.

Essential Job Functions:

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, calculators and fax machines.
• Must be able to prepare correspondence.
• Must be able to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Must be able to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Upland, CA 91786: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22