Recovery Advocate 1 - PRN

Santa Maria Hostel•Houston, TX

About The Position

Working under general supervision, the Recovery Advocate 1 supports client admissions while helping ensure the safety of staff and clients. The role supports participant safety, supervision, and daily operations by monitoring participants in multiple settings; coordinating transportation and appointments; assisting with health and safety protocols; distributing supplies and meals; maintaining facility cleanliness and security; and supporting admissions and evening reception needs. The Recovery Advocate station must be monitored 24/7 and kept presentable. This is a PRN position with hours that may vary, and the employee may be required to remain past the end of a shift until replacement coverage arrives. The employee must follow established health and safety practices and satisfactorily perform the essential duties. CPR and Infant CPR certifications, current First Aid certification, and current PMAB training are required. The role involves moderate noise and duties outside in a courtyard or monitoring clients in and around buildings. It may involve exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, or other biohazard-related substances. Physical activities include sitting, handling objects, talking or hearing, standing, walking, and climbing stairs; carrying a child or other objects weighing up to 50 pounds may occasionally be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training in clinical aspects of the job, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to follow established health and safety practices.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems, handle situations with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
CPR and Infant CPR certifications.
Current First Aid certification.
Current PMAB training.
Communication, conflict resolution, customer service, dependability, ethics, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform the described physical duties, including climbing steps and occasionally carrying a child or other objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Responsibilities

Monitor participants in the community, at hospitals or urgent care, and during GED testing.
Monitor participants at hospitals and urgent care.
Coordinate transportation, including discharge rides and Z-Trip arrangements.
Locate participants for appointments and AW/WWC needs.
Support health, safety, and infectious disease protocols.
Monitor quarantine rooms.
Distribute over-the-counter medication, hygiene supplies, snacks, and meals.
Maintain facility cleanliness, remove trash daily, prepare linens, and secure doors.
Pull passes and assist with evening receptionist needs.
Monitor and maintain the appearance of the Recovery Advocate station 24/7.
Remain past the scheduled shift until replacement coverage arrives when needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned by a supervisor.