Recovery Assistant - Overnight

Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Addiction Center•Butler Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Addiction Center is a nonprofit addiction treatment organization that has been serving individuals and families affected by substance use disorders since 1971. As the region's longest-running addiction treatment program and a Pennsylvania Center of Excellence for opioid use disorder treatment, Gaiser Center provides compassionate, evidence-based care through inpatient and outpatient services. Our holistic, trauma-informed approach addresses the physical, emotional, mental, and social aspects of recovery while supporting clients and their families throughout the healing process. The Recovery Assistant is employed for the purpose of supporting the multiple needs of the Gaiser Center's Butler programs that help individuals overcome addiction. The RA position is entry-level and includes a training and orientation program to introduce new hires to the daily operations of the Center.

Requirements

Must be energetic and able to multitask
Must be responsible, reliable, and able to act ethically without direct supervision
Demonstrate the ability to respond to crisis situations and make good decisions under stress
Must be able to work all shifts
Have a valid PA driver's license in good standing
High School Diploma

Nice To Haves

Prior residential aide experience preferred

Responsibilities

Comply with Federal confidentiality rule (42 CFR Part 2).
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Promote and follow safe working practices and take necessary steps to prevent injuries
Review/discuss shift change report every shift change
Regularly review client logbook and update client logbook for client observations
Completion of assigned tasks on daily schedule
Transport clients in Gaiser Center vehicles
Food Preparation for clients
Intake and log client's belongings upon arrival
Monitor clients both at the facility and off the premises while on your shift
Process new clients using new client check-in sheet
Administer testing to clients upon admission and/or as directed by nurse/counselor
Monitor and log client medication usage in accordance with the agency's self-medication administration policy
Attending and participate in staff meetings, conferences, staff development trainings, etc.
Regularly perform checks on client rooms and redirects clients as needed
Monitor daily client ADL performance and assist in weekly big clean group
Clean client rooms and wash linens (night shift) following discharge (coordinate w/ other shifts)
Cleaning (daily: restrooms, offices, running sweeper; time permitting complete task from monthly cleaning sheet)
Monitor evening snack and clean up
Mail pickup and deliver interoffice mail between facilities
Review security cameras upon request of counselors and document if needed
Monitor facility safety systems and emergency procedures
Keep vans clean and tidy. Maintain mileage logs. Maintain gasoline levels in vans
Perform fire drills at least monthly
Snow removal/salt surfaces as needed
Complete incident reports as needed
Run life skills groups as needed
Work at all GAC locations
Outside maintenance (i.e. raking, lawn care, sweeping; time permitting cleaning outside area at Liberty Street location)
Cooking/food prep as needed
Any other job-related duty as assigned