FT Recovery Specialist- Evenings

About the position

The Recovery Specialist/ Human Service Tech observes, guides, redirects and assists residents in learning and practicing new behaviors, including responsibility with assignments and chores. This position ensures a clean and safe environment for clients and staff, communicates with all staff on the status of residents. The techs document observations of residents and assure compliance with house and program rules/procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete intakes with new client admissions, including completion of all proper documentation, searching and orienting of the new clients.
• Assist with client discharges/inventory of items, as requested by the clinician/program director.
• Help prepare/serve meals and supervise cleanup.
• Conduct regular/situational room/chore checks/searches with access of the facility.
• Perform pat searches and drug screens.
• Transport/schedule clients to ongoing appointments and meetings while in treatment.
• Provide suggested interventions for inappropriate/unacceptable behaviors by helping residents identify what s/he needs and new ways of handling the situation.
• Play games/cards/creative activities with clients, when appropriate.
• Conduct lectures, either facility created or planned/approved by supervisor/program director.
• Supervise community meetings, whether in-house or an outside meeting.
• Complete new patient admissions/discharges and proper documentation of medication.
• Observe and record client’s self-administration of medication.
• Monitor vital signs and mental status functioning of individuals in detox and in the STR program daily.

Requirements

• Must have completed 40-hour Med Aide license and keep license active.
• Must have a valid Nebraska driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• If in substance abuse recovery, a minimum of two years continuous sobriety/clean time is required.
• Two years of coursework in a human services field and/or two years of experience/training OR two years of lived recovery experience with demonstrated skills and competencies in treatment with individuals with a behavioral health diagnoses.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in psychology, sociology or a related human service field is preferred.

Benefits

• Wage: $18-$22.25/hr
• Full-Time schedule