Recovery Assistant II - 7/6/26

Charleston County Government · North Charleston, SC · 1 wk ago

AdministrativeFull-time

Taking a lead role in responding to situations that occur on the unit
Re-deploying RA staff on shifts to best meet the needs of the milieu
Observing patients, listening to their concerns, recording your observations
Excellent customer services skills
Assisting agency medical and nursing staff
Taking patient vital signs
Transporting patients to and from various destinations in a 15-person passenger van
De-escalating situations
Maintaining a safe and secure treatment environment through completion of room and belonging searches, safety inspections, and reporting of safety issues should they arise
Role model pro-social attitudes and behaviors to the patient population
Assisting patients in maintaining their activities of daily living (eating, hygiene, maintaining a clean living space, etc.)
Orienting new patients to the treatment milieu
Working collegially with the nursing, medical and clinical staffs

A High School Diploma/GED
Must obtain a Substance Abuse Specialist (SAS) certification within 3 years of hire
Will be expected to obtain and maintain CPR certification
A valid SC Driver’s license
Copy of SC DMV 10 year driving record that includes no suspensions during that time
Basic computer skills
Current SAS and/or experience working in a residential treatment setting preferred

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

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