Recovery Support Specialist - Overnight

Position: Recovery Support Specialist - Overnight Location: Cincinnati, OH Job Id: 265 # of Openings: 1 First Step Home is a residential and outpatient treatment program dedicated to women's centered care for addictions and co-occurring mental health and trauma related issues. First Step Home is nationally accredited by CARF and certified to provide services by the Ohio Mental Health Addiction Services Board. The agency is focused on bringing best practices, collaborative partnerships and diversification of funding needed to address the needs of women of all ages and life stages that bring complex issues to the recovery program. First Step Home was founded in 1993 in response to the need for a residential treatment facility that would permit children, ages 0 through 12, to live with their mother during treatment. This facility increased participation in substance abuse treatment and reduced the barrier of women being forced to place their children in foster care for extended periods of time. Clients of First Step Home include single women, pregnant women, women with criminal justice involvement and women with long histories of abuse. Please visit our website at Equal Opportunity Employer We are an exciting, talented diverse group dedicated to women's sustained recovery from substance abuse, mental health issues and trauma. Recovery Support Specialist Overnight Shift Job Description SUPERVISED BY : Manager of Residential Operations

SUPERVISES : N/A

SUMMARY : Responsible for the safety, security and supervision of the clients and the building during assigned hours. Assigned Hours of Work: Base pay is $18.00 an hour plus $1.00 an hour for overnight shift differential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor residents for compliance with program rules, policies and procedures. Fulfill staff in charge responsibilities. Monitor facility by answering phones, taking messages and making security rounds. Supervise weekend activities in compliance with Program Schedule. Search drop off items for clients and children. Evaluate non-crisis situations and crisis situations and take appropriate actions according to First Step Home policies and procedures. May facilitate didactic and therapeutic groups according to agency model. Responsible for documenting crisis intervention, case management sessions, individual counseling sessions and group counseling sessions according to ODMHAS standards. Accurately chart observations into the inter-shift report in the InSync Electronic Health Record. Ensure compliance with ODMHAS/agency. Responsible for the collection of urines and breathalyzer testing of clients. Assist clients with medication. Attend monthlyRecovery Support Specialistmeeting. Review the minutes of the monthly staff meeting. Works to attain the goals as written in job performance evaluations. Abide by the standards as set forth in First Step Home’s Compliance Plan. Responsible for following all safety rules and safe health practices of First Step Home, Inc. Pursue training necessary for enhancing clinical skills and acquiring and maintaining appropriate credentials and licenses. Comply with all agency policies, procedures and directives of immediate supervisor, the President/CEO and the Board of Trustees of First Step Home, Inc. Responsible for following the Core Values of First Step Home, Inc. Other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED. CDCA or must obtain within 45 days of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr First Step Home