Recovery Assistant - Grave Shift

About the role

Volunteers of America, Utah is an affiliate of a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization that has served communities across the United States for more than 125 years. Our mission is to provide community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance. Our programs serve people experiencing challenges related to mental health, substance use, and homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews with clients who are intoxicated or in withdrawal from substance use.
• Screens clients for admission, intake and orientation.
• Answer phones and provide information on Detox process.
• Ensure the safety of clients and enforce facility rules through diligent monitoring.
• Interact with clients going through the detox process.
• Take vital signs. Monitor and document client prescription medications.
• Maintain cleanliness of the facility while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and fire code.
• Identify issues that require maintenance and work orders and forward them to appropriate personnel.
• Work well with co-workers as a team.
• Utilize the onsite supervisor or the on-call system for guidance and support from supervising staff when any unusual, serious, or critical incident occurs.
• Performing work at the Detox facility is required to provide direct client care.
• Attend work as scheduled.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Computer literate with familiarity of Microsoft Office - required for client data entry and intake and admission duties.
• Familiarity and knowledge of substance abuse strongly preferred or a willingness to learn.
• Grounded in your own recovery, if applicable.
• Ability to be firm yet compassionate.
• Ability to work efficiently and to switch tasks effectively.
• Ability to uphold professional boundaries, confidentiality regulations, agency policies and procedures.
• Interact in a professional manner with a diverse workforce, clients, and the public.
• Willingness to accept supervision and direction.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a current driver’s license, have a good driving record and be insurable on the agency’s liability policy.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and Utah DHHS – Office of Licensing background screening and maintain direct-access qualified status throughout employment.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to become certified.

Skills

• Knowledge of substance abuse.
• Ability to be firm yet compassionate.
• Ability to work efficiently and to switch tasks effectively.
• Ability to uphold professional boundaries, confidentiality regulations, agency policies and procedures.

Benefits

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage. Health savings account. 403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%). Employee Assistance Program for all employees. 33 paid days off: 11 observed paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 10 vacation days to start. Vacation increases to 12 days after 1 year, 15 days after 2 years, and more at 5 and 9 years of service. Sick and vacation time accrue hourly per pay period. $50,000 in employer-paid life insurance; additional coverage available. Employer contribution to your Health Savings Account (paid quarterly). Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses and paid time off.

Pay

$20 - $25 per hour

Schedule

Full Time and Part Time Available -- Grave Shift (overnight)