Recovery Support Specialist - Lawrence - PT

Essential Functions

• Creates a safe client environment by performing all required security and safety procedures
• Affords assistance in the client's orientation of treatment goals, program rules and structure
• Sends a written incident report in the event of unusual client behavior or activity while in DCCCA's care
• Affirms and resolves minor incidents during weekend and evening hours when daytime staff is unavailable
• Documents required program and client information in a timely and complete manner
• Maintains and adheres to client's weekly schedule and adherence to policies and procedures related to facility/equipment usage
• Supports counselors and other treatment providers with the coordination and implementation of client services from admission through discharge
• Supervises client performance, enforces program rules and applies the prescribed consequences for misbehavior
• Conducts and/or participates in client room searches as necessary
• Adheres to established protocol in crisis situations and notifies appropriate on-call staff members immediately
• Fulfills the program schedule and completes assigned tasks in a timely and complete manner
• Contributes to overall building security through routine monitoring
• Helps with client groups and facilitates client activities as requested which may include occasional transport
• Consults with members of the treatment team and other professionals as necessary and implements recommendations received to ensure quality client care
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with all clients at all times
• Enters data and assists with client billing process
• Monitors and documents clients' self-administration of clients' medication according to program policy and prescribed medical policy/procedure, conduct and document thorough and accurate medication count during each shift

Education, Experience, And Licensure

• High school diploma or a general education diploma (GED), required
• Must possess a valid Driver's License, have in force automobile liability insurance coverage, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization's insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy
• Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer