What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Advocate 1st/2nd shift Old Oaks position at Nova Recovery Center?
Job Details
Job Location
Nova Recovery Center - Wimberley, TX
Education Level
High School
Job Shift
Description
Summary / Objective
The position assists with milieu management under the direction of the Recovery Advocate Supervisor and RADM with specific emphasis on monitoring client attendance at required program activities, monitoring and providing direction / redirection to clients regarding the structure of the program; modeling and supporting the clients recovery process; and providing oral and written reports continually while on shift.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Assist with milieu management under the direction of the RA Supervisor.
- Specific emphasis on monitoring client attendance at required program activities.
- Monitor and provide direction / redirection to clients regarding the structure of the program.
- Model and support the clients recovery process.
- Monitor client self-administration of medication.
- Coordinate admissions with the admissions staff to ensure the safety of the client and the client environment.
- Complete daily checklist and reports any facility issues to supervisor.
- Recognizes crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions based on training and experience.
- Demonstrate competence in the use of information systems by the ability to :
Maintain skill levels appropriate for current duties;
Work Environment
The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat / cold, wet / humid, and dry / arid conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position requires the ability to drive a company vehicle transporting our clients to outside meetings.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires long periods of walking and standing, periodic sitting, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching. This position requires lifting and / or moving items up to 20 pounds.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position and the schedule will fluctuate between the day, afternoon and evening shift which also includes weekends and holidays.
Travel
This position may travel to other Nova locations in the State of Texas.
Direct reports
None.
Other Duties
Please note this job 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.
Qualifications
General Qualifications
Must have the ability to interact warmly and professionally with individuals while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Excellent oral, scheduling, and communication skills are required. Prior experience with Windows operating systems is required. Ability to be a self-starter with minimal supervision. Must have a valid Texas driver license and clean driving record to drive company vehicles.
