On-Call Recovery Specialist

On-Call Recovery Specialist

Play a critical role in leading our clients at our Rockbridge Treatment facility! We're looking for on-call staff for all shifts.

Be the backbone of hope and healing. At Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, every role matters in helping people overcome addiction and find a new path forward. Whether you're working directly with clients or supporting behind the scenes, your contributions make recovery possible. In return, we offer a values-driven workplace, supportive managers, and opportunities to grow. That commitment has earned us recognition from Newsweek and seven straight Star Tribune Top Workplace awards.

Job Summary - This is for on-call shifts (7am - 3pm and 3pm - 11pm). We are also in need of on-call overnight shifts from 11pm-7am with a pay rate of $21/hr (which is based rate + shift differential). Overnight shifts involve being on site and awake for the entirety of the shift and checking on clients throughout the night.

The Recovery Care Specialist leads and supervises clients in the program, providing guidance and oversight of activities during the course of the work shift.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Client Supervision
• Lead and supervise clients in the program on dorm floor(s), and during all duties and activities during the course of the work shift.
• Assist in performing client intake and discharges.
• Monitor the self-administration of all prescription medication, non-prescription medication and vitamins to clients.
• Relationship Building
• Develop healthy relationships with the clients in the program, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and being a role model and mentor to them.
• Love and respect the clients, at the same time being firm and directive, pointing them toward their personal goals.
• Provide spiritual care to program clients. This may involve praying with clients, leading devotions, and/or assisting with memorization of bible passages, all upon client's request.
• Assist clients in difficult or emotional situations or circumstances that may arise on a daily basis.
• Confront clients as needed about behavior or attitudes that are unhealthy, destructive and out of line with biblical and program standards.
• Model as well as enforce all rules in such a way that the rules teach the clients according to biblical principles and program guidelines.
• Documentation
• Gather all pertinent information concerning infraction of program rules/regulations and write detailed, specific discipline reports concerning the infraction.
• Assist with lecture classes and GSNC/PT by grading and reviewing papers.
• Prepare records of activities as required including logs, inventories and Incident Reports.
• Update each client's medication log with dosage, time administered and signatures.
• Client Transportation
• Maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge's insurance carrier.
• Safely transport clients to all program functions, appointments, and outside activities, exhibiting driving skills that inspire trust and confidence from clients.
• Other duties
• When instructed to do so, complete client room search and document findings of any contraband.
• When instructed to do so, provide drug and/or alcohol tests for clients and document the results.
• Maintain regular building security checks and record the security checks in the facility log (more specific to overnight staff).
• Monitor evening lights out, and conduct morning wake-ups to include cleanup, breakfast, morning devotions (more specific to overnight staff).
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or senior management.

Required Skills & Experience (Minimum Qualifications):

• At least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be free of problematic substance use for at least one year.
• Strong ability to relate to and mentor people with life-controlling problems.
• Ability to interpret bible verses and apply biblical knowledge in an appropriate and relevant way to each client's individual life issues and needs.
• Ability to pray out loud with clients and other staff for client's needs.
• Knowledge of the Alcoholics Anonymous 12 steps and how they relate to clients in a faith-based recovery setting.
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to confront clients with effectiveness.
• Exhibit strong commitment to the organization and dedication to the spiritual restoration of hurting adults and troubled teens as laid out in the mission statement.
• Able to uphold organizational values and statement of faith.
• Able to follow organization policies and procedures.
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a clean driving record and ability to be insured under the organization's vehicle insurance carrier.
• Must possess a MN state driver's license or be willing to transfer out of state license to MN state driver's license.
• Must be able to meet specific staff requirements outlined in Minnesota Statutes 245G.11. Reference: 245G.11 MN Statutes

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand on feet for the majority of an 8 hour shift.
• Able to climb up and down three flights of stairs several times during a regular shift.
• Able to walk during the majority of a regular shift.
• Able to lift 30-50lbs and carry some distances.

Compensation:

Weekday 1st shift: (7am - 3pm): Base Rate $17/hr

Weekday 2nd shift: (3-11pm): $1/hr shift differential ($1 + base rate of $17 = $18/hr)

Weekday or Weekend 3rd shift (11pm - 7am): $4/hr shift differential ($4 + base rate of $17 = $21/hr)

Weekend 1st shift: $2/hr shift differential ($2 + base rate of $17 = $19/hr) and Weekend 2nd shift: $3/hr shift differential ($3 + base rate of $17 = $20/hr)

We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool in order to successfully meet our mission of helping every Minnesotan find help and healing from addiction.

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any category protected by federal, state or applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodation can be provided upon request.

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