Recovery Assistant

This position monitors the safety of and provides support to patients in a residential drug and alcohol treatment center. The work schedule is 12-hour shifts and includes alternating weekends and holidays. Day and night shifts are available. STARTING HOURLY: $16.00 DAY SHIFT STARTING HOURLY: $17.00 NIGHT SHIFT Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from service, program and agency earnings. OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include but are not limited to: Observing patients, listening to their concerns, recording your observations; Excellent customer service skills; Assisting agency medical and nursing staff; Transporting patients to and from various destinations in a 15-person passenger van; De-escalating situations; Maintaining a safe and secure treatment environment through completion of room and belonging searches, safety inspections, and reporting of safety issues; Role modeling pro-social attitudes and behaviors to the patient population; Assisting patients in maintaining their activities of daily living (eating, hygiene, maintaining a clean living space, etc.); Orienting new patients to the treatment program; Working collegially with the nursing, medial and clinical staffs. Minimum Qualifications/Education: High School Diploma/GED; With agency support, must obtain a Substance Abuse Specialist (SAS) certification within 3 years of hire; Will be expected to obtain and maintain CPR certification; A valid SC Driver's license; Copy of SC DMV 10 year driving record that includes no current suspensions; Basic computer skills; Experience working in a residential treatment setting preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr