Recovery Support Professional - Wellness Village

About the role

We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others. Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances. Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice and a treatment provider of choice in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome. Come work with us!

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Driving Requirements: Valid driver's license in good standing; must possess a valid driver's license for at least 3 years; current status VALID, not SUSPENDED; not more than 2 moving violations or reportable accidents within the past three years; NO DUI or accidents with fatalities within the past 5 years.
• Availability: Flexibility required as scheduling/staffing needs may change; position operates on a 24/7 basis.
• Substitutions: No substitutions for education and training; successful completion of a residential treatment program may be substituted for residential services experience (one month treatment = one month service).

Responsibilities

• Screen and process new admissions.
• Take head counts during hourly runs.
• Document hourly runs and client movement in communication log.
• Screen clients' personal belongings upon entry to the facility, monitor client movement in and out of the facility, and account for their whereabouts.
• Maintain and monitor client sign-out book.
• Coordinate in-house activities based on the program's schedule which could include chores, breaks, exercise time, leisure time and visitations.
• Maintain accurate daily census, know where clients are on the floor, and report infractions and incidents to appropriate staff.
• Conduct client orientation sessions, seminars, and morning meetings as directed.
• May need to transport or assist clients traveling to and from medical and/or other appointments.
• Conduct and document room searches and perform random searches of clients as directed by program supervisor.
• Deny access to unauthorized persons.
• Supervise, where appropriate, clients taking their medications.
• Perform regular room checks to make sure clients are on floors or in their rooms per program schedule.
• Follow protocol for reporting unauthorized absences.
• Monitor urinalysis/drug screening and breathalyzers as instructed by supervisor on duty.
• Monitor daily program activities in addition to meals and medication line.
• Tour the facility at regular intervals to check building security and ensure there are no fire or safety hazards in accordance with program and regulatory policies.
• Conduct fire drills and safety checks, including safety and security of the facility, checking fire extinguishers, first aid kits and N