Recovery Assistant - Part Time

Volunteers Of America, Utah-posted 2 months ago

Part-time

Murray, UT

51-100 employees

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The Recovery Assistant increases rapport with clients through trauma-informed practices to create a safe, welcoming environment that will offer stabilization, encourage self-sufficiency, independence, and offer basic services and support to move toward a healthier lifestyle.

Conduct intake interviews with clients who are intoxicated or in withdrawal from substance use.
Screen clients for admission, intake and orientation.
Answer phones and provide information on Detox process.
Ensure the safety of clients and enforce facility rules through diligent monitoring.
Interact with clients going through the detox process.
Take vital signs. Monitor and document client prescription medications.
Monitor, educate and assist clients in performance of activities of daily living in accordance with goals and problem areas identified on individual treatment plan.
Utilize de-escalation skills to manage client crisis by adhering to the De-escalation Training.
Complete all paperwork and reporting related to client and program activities accurately and in accordance with licensing and contract requirements, managed confidentially, and stored appropriately.
Maintain cleanliness of the facility while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and fire code.
Identify issues that require maintenance and work orders and forward them to appropriate personnel.
Work well with co-workers as a team.
Utilize the onsite supervisor or the on-call system for guidance and support from supervising staff when any unusual, serious, or critical incident occurs.
Performing work at the Detox facility is required to provide direct client care.
Attend work as scheduled.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Preferred, but not required: High School Diploma or GED.
Computer literate with familiarity of Microsoft Office - required for client data entry and intake and admission duties.
Familiarity and knowledge of substance abuse strongly preferred or a willingness to learn.
Grounded in your own recovery, if applicable.
Ability to be firm yet compassionate.
Ability to work efficiently and to switch tasks effectively.
Ability to uphold professional boundaries, confidentiality regulations, agency policies and procedures.
Interact in a professional manner with a diverse workforce, clients, and the public.
Willingness to accept supervision and direction.
Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a current driver’s license, have a good driving record and be insurable on the agency’s liability policy.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and Utah DHHS – Office of Licensing background screening.
CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to become certified.

Employee Assistance Program for all employees
403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses

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