Title:Recovery Specialist

Program/Dept:MHRC

Reportsto:Director of Nursing

Classification:Regular,Full-Time,Non-Exempt

Shift hours:3pm – 11:30pm

Salary Range: Starting at $52,000 DOEE, Benefits

Position Description: This is afull-timeposition with a regularworkschedule.Undersupervision ofthe Director of Nursing, the Recovery Specialistprovidessupportand assistancetoclientsthrough individualand group counseling in acrisisortransitionalresidentialtreatmentprogram.

EssentialDuties& Responsibilities:

• Develop andmaintain a respectful,caring,tolerant,ethical, andempowering relationship with allindividualsserved.
• Establishandmaintain clear andeffectivecommunicationswithclients,ensurethat their needsaremet,assisttheminthedevelopment and implementationof theirtreatment plans, andpreparethemforthenextlevelof care orotherdischarge options.
• Documentclients'progressin programcharts.
• Assistprogram management in ensuring compliancewith all agencypoliciesandprocedures,contractual agreements, licensing and certificationrequirements,and local,state,andfederal lawsand regulations.
• Provideaccurate,timely,and completetransferof programandclientinformation tootherstaffasthey begin theirshift.
• Providecrisisinterventionas necessary.
• Remainalertandperformjobfunctions as assignedandas necessaryduringawakeovernight shifts.
• Orientnewclientsto the program,or,whenpossible,enableotherclientsto orientnewclients.

In conjunction withallotherprogramstaffmembers,activelyparticipatein theeffortto ensurethatthe facilityenvironment ishomelike,clean,safe,attractive, andcomfortableatalltimes.

• Notify programmanagementof allneedsforrepair ormaintenanceofthefacilityorprogramvehicles,involving clientswhenappropriate.

• Assistprogram management to create andmaintainasafe andprofessionalworking environmentfree of hostility,harassment,and discrimination.
• Facilitateand lead structuredprogramactivities,asassigned.
• Participate in staffmeetings andattendothermeetings, as assigned.
• Attendandparticipate in regularlyscheduled supervisionsessions.
• Attendtraining eventsasassigned, completing aminimumoftwenty(20)hoursof in-servicetrainingannually.
• Assistclientswithroom maintenance,laundry,meal planning andpreparation,shopping, andcooking.
• Participate in promoting asafe,healthy,andcleanworking environment atall timesconsistentwithapplicable laws,industrystandards and theagency’sown Health&Safety Program.
• Completeand submitaccuratetimesheetsand absencereportsto program management inatimelymanner.
• Promotewithinthe agencyandwiththepublic the philosophy andpracticeof socialrehabilitation.
• Driveagencyvehicletotransportclients and on variouserrands,as required;documentingand reportingmileageaccording toagencyprocedures,so that servicescan beprovidedin a timelymanner;complywithagencyvehiclepolicy atall times;
• Activelynurtureandadvancethecooperative,harmonious, andteamwork-orientedenvironmentCaminarstrivestopromotewithin theworkplace; Through dailyefforts andpresentation promotean atmosphereof dignityand respectin linewith theorganization’smission,philosophy,policiesand procedures.
• Performotherrelatedduties,responsibilitiesandspecial projectsas assigned.

Experience, Qualifications,Skills& Abilities:

• MustbepassionateaboutCaminar'smission.
• High SchoolDiplomaorGEDis required. BAin psychologyor relatedfield is preferred.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in a mental health program serving persons with severe and persistent mental disabilities. Such experience shall be in the direct provision of services to a program's identified clients or residents. A bachelor’s degree with a major in psychology, social work or behavioral sciences may be substituted for the two (2) years of full-time work experience or its part-time equivalent.
• Excellentcomputerskills ina MicrosoftWindowsenvironment including email and Internetnavigation required.
• Abilityto maintain a high levelof confidentiality, aprofessionaldemeanorandto always represent the organization in a positive manner.
• Mustdemonstrateacceptablelevelofmaturity,goodjudgment, andemotionalstability.

• Problem solving—identifies andresolvesproblems ina timelymannerandgathers andanalyzesinformationskillfully.
• CustomerService—managesdifficultcustomersituations,respondspromptly tocustomerneeds,and solicitscustomerfeedbacktoimproveservice.
• Oraland writtencommunication—speaksclearlyand persuasively in positive or negativesituations,demonstratesgroup presentation skills, andconductsmeetings.Completeswritten progressnotesand otherformalcommunicationsskillfully andprofessionally.
• Quality management—looksforwaystoimproveandpromotequality and demonstratesaccuracyand thoroughness.
• Planning/organizing—prioritizesand plansworkactivities,usestimeefficientlyand developsrealisticaction plans.
• Adaptability—adaptsto changes in theworkenvironment,managescompetingdemands, andcandeal withfrequentchange,delaysor unexpectedevents.
• Dependability—isconsistentlyatwork andon time,followsinstructions,responds tomanagementdirection,and solicitsfeedbacktoimproveperformance.

• Safetyandsecurity—activelypromotesandpersonallyobservessafetyandsecurityprocedures andusesequipment andmaterialsproperly.
• Mustbea dynamicself-starterwith demonstratedabilityto workindependentlyon specialprojects.

Physical,Environmental and Mental Requirements:

• Physical:Occasionallyrequired to push/pullobjectsup to 50lbs, andtolift/carryobjectsup to25lbs.Frequentlyrequired to perform moderatelydifficultmanipulativetaskssuchas typing,writing,etc.Mustbeabletowalk,stand,sitforextendedperiods.
• Sensory:Frequentlyrequired to read documents,written reports,andplans.Mustbeabletodistinguishnormalsoundswith somebackground noise,as inansweringthe phone,interacting withresidentsand staff,etc.Mustbeabletospeakclearlyand understand/beunderstood using theEnglishlanguage.
• Cognitive:Frequentlyrequired to concentrateonmoderatedetailwith constantinterruption.Mustbeabletoattendtoa task/function for20-45minutesat a time.Frequentlyrequired to understandand relateto specificideas,several at a time.Mustbeable to remembermultipletasks/assignmentsgiven toself andothersover a periodof several days.
• EnvironmentalConditions:Frequent exposuretovaried officeandmixed (residential/office)environments.Occasionalexposuretotoxinsandpoisonoussubstances,dust,andloud noises.
• Equipment:Frequentlyrequired to useacomputer,phone,and fax machine.

SpecialRequirements:

• Mustbeableto meetandreceive acriminalrecordsclearance,as requiredby California Code, Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 5405 andCaminarpractices.
• Thispositionmayrequireoccasionaldriving. Avalid Californiadriverlicenseand an MVR sufficienttoobtain and reasonablymaintain insurabilityunderagencyauto liabilitypolicies areessential jobrequirements.Personalautoinsuranceand reliablepersonalvehiclemayberequired andin allcases arestrongly preferred.
• Mustbeabletopasspost-offer,pre-employmentmedical anddrug testsas required underStateLicensingregulationsand/oragencypolicies.
• MustobtainandmaintainFirstAid andCPRcertification.

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Medical, Dental, and VisionHealth coverage choices to fit you and your family’s needs.A zero-cost option for employee only and generous contributions to employee and dependent premiums.

Flexible Spending AccountReceive tax savings on out-of-pocket health care costs.

Employee Wellness ProgramWe’ll reimburse you for a portion of your gym/fitness dues.

Life, Long-term Disability,and AD&D InsuranceProvided at no cost to our full-time employees. Includes an option to purchase additional life coverage for both employees and dependents.

Paid Time OffWe offer twelve paid holidays and a generous sick and vacation benefit.

401(K) Retirement Savings PlanWe offer options for both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) contributions.The plan also offers an employer match on eligible employee deferrals at one year of service.

Commuter BenefitsCommuting to work each day can be expensive. Receive tax savings on your commuting costs!

Employee Assistance ProgramFor whatever issue you might face, our Life Assistance Program offers free, confidential assistance at no cost to you.

Caminar is a leader in providing innovative client-oriented mental health services. We are an equal opportunity employer. Please visit our web site atwww.caminar.org