Recovery Advocate (Fri & Sat Evenings)

NEXUS FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER•Dallas, TX

5d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The part-time Recovery Advocate provides support, encouragement, and guidance to people receiving treatment at Nexus Family Recovery Center. The role promotes recovery, helps maintain a safe and supportive environment, and supports clients in developing skills for long-term sobriety. Recovery Advocates serve as positive role models, assist with daily program activities, and help ensure the safety of clients and children. The position is based in Dallas, Texas, with an evening shift and travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to manage client behavior and crisis situations and apply conflict resolution skills.
Proficiency with common office technology, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with state and federal laws, including HIPAA and CFR 42 guidelines.
General knowledge of addiction, recovery principles, and trauma-informed care.
Strong observation and documentation skills.
Ability to work sensitively with people from different racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to practice safe driving when needed.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ethics.
Knowledge of identifying and reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Ability to read and understand simple instructions, documents, and correspondence; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding, solve practical problems in standardized situations, and perform duties accurately and promptly.
Ability to meet the job's essential functions, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Obtain and maintain training required to comply with state licensure rules and regulations as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in social services, psychology, or a related field.
Experience working in behavioral health or substance abuse treatment.
Personal recovery experience, depending on program requirements.

Responsibilities

Monitor and supervise clients and/or children to ensure they follow facility rules, schedules, and program expectations.
Assist clients with daily living activities and structured programming.
Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery-focused groups or meetings when appropriate.
Observe and document client behavior, progress, and concerns according to agency policies.
Conduct routine room and safety checks and maintain a clean, safe therapeutic environment.
Provide crisis intervention and promptly notify clinical staff of behavioral or medical concerns.
Transport clients safely and on time, with supervision, to offsite activities or appointments as needed.
Document notes and other information in CMBHS and Welligent, and maintain required staff logs, incident reports, facility forms, and other records.
Conduct room searches as needed and document them in the client record.
Attend required staff training sessions.
Monitor visitation for clients, families, and children.
Conduct and document urine screenings in CMBHS and Millenium Health systems.
Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned.