What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support/Recovery Advocate position at New Dawn Treatment Centers?
Shifts: Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm
Company Overview
Hope Valley Health & Wellness, is dedicated to providing high-quality mental health and addiction treatment. We serve our clients by focusing on evidence-based treatment and a person-centered approach.
Summary
We are seeking a passionate Peer Support/Recovery Advocate to join our team at Hope Valley Health & Wellness in Wasilla Alaska. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to our mission of delivering transformative mental health care through evidence-based practices and holistic therapies.
Responsibilities:
- Monitors clients by conducting safety checks.
- Monitors, logs and reports on client detox withdrawal symptoms and/or significant changes.
- Monitors and records client vital signs.
- Charts medication observations, shift notes and DAPs in EHR.
- Provides clients with education on medication, substance abuse education, healthy lifestyle, and sleep routines.
- Conducts medication pass by the observation of client self-administration of medication.
- Reports medication errors.
- Completes medication count each shift.
- Assists with medication destruction.
- Ensure adherence to facility rules.
- Completes incident reports as needed.
- Transports clients and pick up medication as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Experience working with clients at various levels of care, with an emphasis on substance use disorder or mental health treatment preferred.
- Must have and maintain a valid Alaska driver’s license, clean driving record, and maintain personal auto insurance coverage.
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
- Must have a current TB test or chest x-ray.
- Knowledge of the requirements for providing services needed to clients.
- Experience in electronic charting preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA and CFR-42 client confidentiality regulations.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work well and quickly under pressure both individually and as part of a team.
- Excellent project management skills to consistently meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills with superior attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Call-To-Action
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking mental health support, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at Hope Valley Health & Wellness!