Recovery Support Specialist I

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Provides support for and monitors client activities as well as observes behavior of clients residing in Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services and Behavioral Health.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services provide a continuum of substance use services to adults and their families. Members of the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery team work in a multi-disciplinary approach, in both residential and outpatient settings providing evidenced, trauma informed treatment.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment required.
• All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen.
• Successful completion of Food Handler's course or ServSafe certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Enrollment in a college level degree program and working towards gaining certification in a Human Services related field preferred.
• Experience in a health care setting preferred.
• If responsible for driving SHS vehicles, successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles application process required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Knowledge of substance use disorders and recovery.
• Strong observational skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely - CLIMB - STAIRS WALK - INCLINE CLIMB - LADDER LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20-40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs SQUAT Repetitive ROTATE TRUNK Sitting PULL (0-20 pounds force) PULL (40-60 pounds force) KNEEL (on knees) SIT LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds SQUAT Static (hold > 30 sec) REACH - Upward PINCH Fingers ROTATE TRUNK Standing WALK - LEVEL SURFACE MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY STAND BEND FORWARD at waist REACH - Forward GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)