What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Support Specialist position at Walker Center for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Part-Time Position- Sunday & Monday 5am-1pm. Candidate must also be flexible and could cover shifts when needed
JOB TITLE : Recovery Support Specialist
JOB SUMMARY : The primary responsibility of the Recovery Support Specialist is to maintain a safe, structured and recovery-supportive environment for residents in an alcohol and drug-free environment. The Recovery Support Specialist works under the overall direction of the Facility Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Provides new residents with written instructions on emergency procedures and staff contact information
Maintain mutually supportive and recovery-oriented relationships between residents and staff
Follows drug screening and / or toxicology protocols
Conducts room and personal property searches
Responsible for prescription and non-prescription medications usage and storage
Encourages residents to develop and participate in their own personalized recovery plan
Informs residents of local treatment and recovery support services available to them
Encourages residents to attend mutually supportive, self-help groups and / or outside professional services, providing access to third-party clinical services
Offers life-skill development services in the area for which they have been approved
Charts, documents and reports accurate information through Electronic Medical Record system or any other process assigned
Provides transportation for residents as directed by the Lead Recovery Support Specialist and Facility Manager
Monitor residents’ weekly schedules
Works with people in a friendly and caring manner
Maintains a safe environment for residents and fellow staff, encouraging and ensuring a clean and welcoming facility
Conducts themselves as a positive role model of the Walker Center and promptly alerts a supervisor to potentially unethical behavior
Flexibility and availability for all shifts
Is aware of residents’ activities and whereabouts at all times
Compiles a shift report and daily documentation to meet deadlines
Use “Unconditional Positive Regard” to anyone connected with the Walker Center
Informs and coaches residents on rules and policies of the Walking Sober House
Follows policies and procedures
Above all, the Recovery Support Specialist shall do no harm to the resident and never abandon their post
Requirements :
Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to pass Motor Vehicle Report.
Self-identified person in recovery from a Substance Use Disorder must have a minimum of two years of sobriety from substances of abuse.
Must pass pre-hire requirements including a criminal background check, UA, and TB test.
Must be CPR certified within ninety (90) days of hire and willing to become Provisional Certified Recovery Coach as directed by supervisor.
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