What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Specialist/ Residential Assistant position at Acenda Integrated Health?
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Job Overview: The Peer Recovery Specialists/Residential Assistant will support the resident's recovery needs. PRS/RA receives bi-weekly supervision and provides 24 hours, 7 days a week support and monitoring of mothers and children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work directly with mothers and children and assist with connection to community resources;
- Provide support in recognizing cravings, urges, triggers; and provide skill building including relapse prevention planning;
- Follow up with mothers up to six months post discharge, and provide links to supports as appropriate; and document;
- Prevent and assist with crisis situations; help reduce potential for relapse;
- Engagement and coordination with integrated team members for continuity of care, including written daily report when on shift;
- Record all documentation (UDS, med administration, individual sessions, group sessions, interventions, collateral phone contacts, and as needed releases of information, emergency contacts etc), in the EHR for continuity of resident records;
- Scan all written documentation into resident EHR (outside provider Urine Drug Screen, discharge paperwork, important documents, etc.);
Requirements:
- High School degree or equivalent plus a minimum of one year of experience in a Recovery-oriented role
- Knowledge of the 12 steps for A.A
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record
- Professionalism and a commitment to excellence in care
- Bilingual a plus
Additional Information:
- Base hourly Rate: $18.50
- Bilingual Rate: You will receive an additional $1.50 added to the base rate is Spanish proficient.
We provide:
- An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency
- Mission-driven core
- Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family
- 401(k) with up to a 5% employer match
- Generous time-off
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Year-end performance bonuses
Acenda's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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https://acendahealth.org/
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