Recovery Assistant - Night Shift

Charleston County, SC • SC, SC

273d • $17

About The Position

This position monitors the safety of and provides support to clients in a residential drug and alcohol treatment center during the night shift. Weekend and holiday shifts are also required. Chosen candidates will be required to work at least 50% of monthly weekends. Holidays are rotated. Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from service, program and agency earnings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must obtain a Substance Abuse Specialist (SAS) certification within 3 years of hire
• Will be expected to obtain and maintain CPR certification
• A valid SC Driver's license
• Copy of SC DMV 10 year driving record that includes no suspensions during that time
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Current SAS and/or experience working in a residential treatment setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observing patients, listening to their concerns, recording your observations
• Excellent customer services skills
• Assisting agency medical and nursing staff
• Taking patient vital signs
• Transporting patients to and from various destinations in a 15-person passenger van
• De-escalating situations
• Maintaining a safe and secure treatment environment through completion of room and belonging searches, safety inspections, and reporting of safety issues should they arise
• Role model pro-social attitudes and behaviors to the patient population
• Assisting patients in maintaining their activities of daily living (eating, hygiene, maintaining a clean living space, etc.)
• Orienting new patients to the treatment milieu
• Working collegially with the nursing, medical and clinical staffs.

Benefits

• Starting hourly wage of $17.00

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees