Recovery Assistant Tues. - Sat. 11P-7A

Cumberland Heights Foundation • Pegram, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cumberland Heights is seeking a Recovery Assistant to join their team. This role is responsible for monitoring patients, facilitating a safe and therapeutic environment, and assisting clinical staff with daily patient needs. Cumberland Heights is dedicated to providing high-quality care for individuals and families affected by chemical dependency, focusing on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of recovery within a supportive community that embraces the principles of the Twelve Steps.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year experience in addictions treatment preferred.
• CPRS certification is preferred but not required.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft (Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Ability to problem-solve, analyze, and interpret information.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and patient needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be open and culturally sensitive to a wide variety of patients’ experiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively speak, read and write in English.
• Ability to interact with patients and co-workers in a collaborative and courteous manner while providing guidance, instruction, and/or training.
• Ability to model/teach the 12 Step programs and philosophy.
• Reacts productively to change.
• Ability to deescalate a person in crisis in a calm and supportive manner; work calmly and professionally in stressful situations and ally with people in crisis.
• Ability to present to hostile or disinterested groups.
• If recovering, one year of verifiable abstinence required with two years preferred.
• Active participation in a twelve-step program preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs and/or push pull up to 40lbs; move around campus on uneven and rural terrain.
• Ability to speak, hear, see, sit, walk, stand, reach, and use fine/gross motor skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CPRS certification preferred.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License preferred.
• Two years of verifiable abstinence preferred (if recovering).
• Active participation in a twelve-step program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome new patients and/or family members to campus, assisting with orientation.
• Assist in managing the patient community as a therapeutic milieu, holding patients accountable for behavior consistent with community guidelines and recovery, and consulting with clinical staff as needed.
• Assist with community groups, in-house and outside 12-step meetings, and 12-step discussion/study groups.
• Monitor patients, including making rounds and bed checks, to create a safe treatment environment.
• Transport patients to 12-step meetings and/or other therapeutic recreation activities, operating within the guidelines of the Fleet Management Safety Program, and monitoring patients for safety.
• Assist Activities Services staff members with recreation, art, music, and adventure-based therapies.
• De-escalate potential and actual crisis situations using Handle with Care.
• Perform CPR and First Aid as needed.
• Participate in team meetings, treatment plan reviews, staff meetings, and quality management activities.
• Document pertinent information into the electronic patient record.
• Recommend ways to improve the quality and delivery of services.
• Ensure proper handling and distribution of company funds.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and patient information.
• React productively to change.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision effective 1st day of month following 28 days of employment
• Employer Contribution for Health Saving Account or Health Reimbursement Account
• 401K with Company match and eligibility after 90 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual beginning day (1) one and up to 20 days of PTO the first year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED