What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Support Specialist - Lawrence- Part-Time position at DCCCA?
Part-Time: Wed-Sat, 2pm-10pm
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
- Creates a safe client environment by performing all required security and safety procedures
- Assists in the client's orientation of treatment goals, program rules and structure
- Submits a written incident report in the event of unusual client behavior or activity while in DCCCA's care
- Assesses and resolves minor incidents during weekend and evening hours when daytime staff is unavailable
- Documents required program and client information in a timely and complete manner
- Monitors client's weekly schedule and adherence to policies and procedures related to facility/equipment usage
- Supports Counselors and other treatment providers with the coordination and implementation of client services from admission through discharge
- Supervises client performance, enforces program rules and applies the prescribed consequences for misbehavior
- Conducts and/or participates in client room searches as necessary
- Adheres to established protocol in crisis situations and notifies appropriate on-call staff members immediately
- Follows the program schedule and completes assigned tasks in a timely and complete manner
- Contributes to overall building security through routine monitoring
- Helps with client groups and facilitates client activities as requested which may include occasional transport
- Consults with members of the treatment team and other professionals as necessary and implements recommendations received to ensure quality client care
- Develops and maintains professional relationships with all clients at all times
- Enters data and assists with client billing process
- Monitors and documents clients' self-administration of clients' medication according to program policy and prescribed medical policy/procedure, conduct and document thorough and accurate medication count during each shift
- Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day including early morning or evening hours
- High school diploma or a general education diploma (GED), required.
- Must possess a valid Driver's License, have in force automobile liability insurance coverage, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization's insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position.