Recovery Support Professional - WSAC - Evening Shift

Mission

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.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Driving Requirements:
  • Valid driver’s license in good standing for at least 3 years.
  • Status must be VALID, not SUSPENDED.
  • No 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 to work varying schedules on a 24/7 operation; staffing needs may change.
• 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 a communication log.
• Screen clients' personal belongings upon entry, monitor client movement in and out of the facility, and account for their whereabouts.
• Maintain and monitor the client sign‑out book.
• Coordinate in‑house activities based on the program’s schedule (chores, breaks, exercise time, leisure time, and visitations).
• Maintain an 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.
• 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 the program supervisor.
• Deny access to unauthorized persons.
• Supervise, where appropriate, clients taking their medications.
• Perform regular room checks to ensure 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 the supervisor on duty.
• Monitor daily program activities, including 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 checking fire extinguishers, first‑aid kits, and Narcan availability.
• Ensure vehicles are kept clean and complete weekly vehicle inspections.
• Ensure facility cleanliness and safety through regular inspection of sanitation procedures, pest control, storage of supplies and clients' belongings, and submission of work orders for needed repairs.
• Ensure property maintenance related to inclement weather (shoveling, salting, and de‑icing walkways and vehicles) as directed.
• Complete written reports, documentation, and electronic incident reports as required.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to interact effectively with clients and aid them in adjusting to their specific problems.
• Basic knowledge of substance use and co‑occurring mental health disorders.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relations with staff, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to successfully work with others from various cultures and backgrounds.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record preferred.
• Ability to work various shifts.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook for email, as well as Word and Excel.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Excellent benefits.
• On‑the‑job training.
• Upward mobility.
• Educational assistance to support growth in this life‑saving field.

Operating Principles

• Client care is our top priority.
• We assume good intentions.
• We are present, we connect, & we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
• We make data‑driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, and find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia & each other.
• We support each other publicly & privately in all circumstances.
• We provide & accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind & without personalization.
• We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, & have a bias for action.
• We follow through on agreements & honor commitments, prioritized with a sense of urgency – someone's life may depend on it.

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice and a treatment provider of choice in the substance‑use and co‑occurring disorders field. We foster an inclusive, supportive environment where employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.