What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Specialist / Recovery Support Specialist (Full-Time 1st and 2nd shifts) position at Kincasa Recovery Centers?
SUMMARY:
The Medication Specialist works as part of the support staff team in our long-term substance use treatment residential program. The candidate desired would be able to work 1st shifts on Friday and Saturday, and 2nd shifts 3 other days during the week. This person has heavy involvement in overseeing the self-administration of medications by residents, med documentation, med counts, identifying medication issues and working collaboratively with the program Nurse and other Medication Specialist to ensure great systems for managing meds. When not performing medication duties, this person performs duties and responsibilities as a recovery support specialist.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversees the self-administration of medications by residents as necessary and completes all medication self-administration documentation accurately.
- Assists the program Nurse with checking medications for necessary refills, ordering from the pharmacy and facilitating delivery of meds.
- Provides training and guidance to other RSS staff on medication self-administration and medication documentation.
- Provides daily resident support in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
- Responsible for ensuring residents follow the daily schedule and assists with performing routine resident checks.
- Facilitates non-clinical educational groups and recovery support groups/activities under the guidance of the Clinical Director according to program schedule.
- Assists with meal set-up, serving, cleanup, and food storage.
- Provides occasional transportation for residents as needed.
- Assists with minor cleaning, organizing, and other tasks to help ensure a professional-looking program environment.
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- QUALIFICATIONS ANDEXPERIENCE:
- Must have experience with medication administration or oversight of medication self-administration from previous work roles (MAP certification or other formal medication training is a plus, but not required)
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Some professional or lived experience working with people suffering from substance use or mental health conditions is required; other human service experience may be substituted
- Experience working in a residential or inpatient setting is highly desirable, but not required
- Must have basic ability in use of computers to be able make entries and utilize electronic health records
- Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record for the past 3 years
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25