Recovery Support Specialist

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Shift: Graveyard

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 always aware of residents’ activities and whereabouts.
• Compiles a shift report and daily documentation to meet deadlines.
• Informs and coaches residents on rules and policies of the Walking Sober House.
• Above all, the Recovery Support Specialist shall do no harm to the resident and never abandon their post.

WALKER CENTER CITIZENSHIP:

• Accepts, follows, and sets an example that represents The Walker Center’s policies, philosophy, mission and values.
• Demonstrates excellent service in all interactions to all those we come into contact with (coworkers, clients, families, vendors, general public).
• Adheres to an established work schedule.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises good judgment about what to say and when to say it.
• Is a self-starter, exhibits initiative necessary to complete tasks.
• Possesses ability to prioritize tasks to ensure completion according to significance.
• Able to work calmly and handle stressful situations which occur during busy periods of time.
• Consistent in checking accuracy of own work; keeps errors to a minimum and accepts personal responsibility for work.
• Contributes to a positive work environment through interactions with others.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and general computer systems, with the ability to learn and maintain Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) requirements.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment and machinery, including a computer, printer, photocopier, facsimile machine, and telephone.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position including walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds, typing, and repetitive motions.
• If in recovery from a Substance Use Disorder, must have a minimum of one (1) years of sobriety from substances of use.
• Must pass pre-hire requirements including a criminal background check, urinalysis (UA), and TB test.
• Must obtain CPR certification within ninety (90) days of hire.