Life Skills Specialist/ Substance Abuse Recovery/ Full Time

LIFE SKILLS SPECIALIST

Substance Abuse Recovery facility, Guntersville, AL

$14.08 per hour entry level----higher based upon related experience.

Job Description:
Summary of Responsibilities:

This is a direct service position which may be involved in an outpatient, or residential setting; provide basic assistance and supervision of clients.

Examples of Job Requirements:

Assist clients in program activities or services.

Drive or assist driver of agency vehicles in transporting clients.

Provide direct supervision and personal assistance with clients.

Residential LSS must maintain MAC (Medication Assistance Certification)

and current delegation through the Nurse Delegation Program.

Implement activities in accordance with daily schedule or planned activities

(e.g. learning modules; study assignments; recreational activities.)

Provide information to supervisor regarding clients behaviors and progress.

Document client behavior and activities, in accordance with supervisor.

May be given supervisory and leadership responsibility by assignment.

Cooking, housekeeping and upkeep of living environment.

Computer, keyboard and documentation skills.

Assist clients with standing, sitting, walking, boarding and exiting van or other

vehicle.

Pushing, pulling, overhead reaching, lifting 20 to 80 pounds, for supply needs.

Bending, stooping.

Occasional climbing of stairs.

Other duties as assigned

Supervisor: The supervisor of this position depends upon the program.

Required Qualifications: This position minimally requires a Bachelor Degree, preferably in a human services field, valid driver's license, and CPR and First Aid certification.
On-the-job certification provided.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.08 - $20.04 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Alabama Driver License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $20