What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Residential Specialist position at National Capital Treatment and Recovery?
Description
National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House, a substance abuse treatment facility in Arlington, VA is currently seeking Residential Specialists to join our Coed Adult Residential Treatment Program. This is a 24 bed program for our Transitional Living Program. Responsibilities include monitoring the therapeutic milieu and activities, responding to patient crises and emergencies as needed. This position assures a safe and drug free environment and provides Life Skills and 12 Step Education.
We need Part-Time Residential Specialists for the following shifts:
- Every Saturday and Sunday 4 PM-12:30 AM
- Every Other Saturday and Sunday 7 AM-7 PM
- Every Other Saturday and Sunday 7 PM-7 AM
Pay: $17-$22 an hour - with an opportunity to earn more based on experience, degrees, and other relevant qualifications.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Certification as a substance abuse counselor (CSAC-A, CAC, CSAC) required within 6 months of employment.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum one (1) year experience working in a substance abuse treatment setting preferred
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of addiction treatment and of 12 Step recovery process preferred
- Certified in First Aid and CPR, Medication Management a plus
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Click http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf to learn more.
National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House, conducts as needed, job-related background checks, fingerprints, drug testing, physical exams, medical exams, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks prior to employment.
Salary : $17 - $22
