Recovery Specialist

NOVA RECOVERY CENTER•Wimberley, TX

2d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Assists with milieu management under the direction of the Program Director or designated supervisor with specific emphasis on attendance, participation, and internalization of recovery process and assignments with the 12 Step Recovery process as implemented at Nova. Providing direction/redirection to clients regarding the structure of the program; modeling and supporting the client’s recovery process; and providing oral and written reports continually while on shift. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Demonstrate competence in facilitating education and skills regarding the 12 Step recovery process, and the Nova approved curriculum by the ability to: Creating an atmosphere of trust; Utilizing effective listening skills; Providing respectful confrontation of behavior, attitudes; Identifying road blocks to sobriety; and Utilizing techniques appropriate to age and/or special needs of client; and seeking counsel from the clinical team when warranted to address these needs. Facilitate individual sessions around the approved Nova Curriculum and facilitate fifth steps in a timely manner, based on treatment team planning and clinical or recovery need. Demonstrates competence in group education and facilitation by: Utilizing effective listening skills; Creating and maintaining group cohesiveness; Utilizing group structure to focus on addiction issues and promote change; Facilitating appropriate interaction between group members; and Utilizing techniques appropriate to age and/or special needs of group members; and seeking counsel from the clinical team when warranted to address these needs. Demonstrate competence in the use of information systems by the ability to: Maintain skill levels appropriate for current duties; Retrieve and send business related e-mails as needed; Utilize network access appropriately as per policy; Monitor client use of designated workstation as requested; and Accurately document all pertinent information in the BestNotes system, or on the shift report as directed. Demonstrates competence in communication by the ability to: Maintain frequent contact with Shift Supervisor; Notify Program Director of any unscheduled absence prior to scheduled shift as required by policy; Interact with clients, visitors and staff in a professional manner; Preparing and distributing group attendance reports as required, and Keep the PROGRAM DIRECTOR/RSPOC and Primary Counselors informed of client behaviors and/or attitudes that could affect the client's treatment. Participate in treatment team meeting as scheduled, to ensure comprehensive treatment. Demonstrates competence in organization by the ability to: Coordinate weekly speaker meetings; Create Big Brother/Big Sister list; Schedule client sessions in cooperation with clinical department’s scheduling needs; Perform 30 and 60 day reviews for clients; and Submit an updated tracking log weekly to the RSPOC/PROGRAM DIRECTOR. Demonstrate competence in the Safety Procedures of Nova Recovery LLC. Maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to clients, staff, and any other information this position may be privy to. Act as a representative of Nova Recovery LLC at work and in the community by representing a favorable image of the Company to all outside contacts with courteous and tactful behavior toward clients, visitors, and other staff. Demonstrate ability to be a team player by offering solutions to problems identified by the leadership team. Dress in an appropriate manner according to the dress code. Able to work well under pressure. Responsible for being at work, on time, per the established department schedule. Practice in compliance with the Code of Ethical Conduct. Complete required in-service training and continuing education within required timelines. Comply with all applicable Nova Recovery LLC Policies and Procedures. All other duties and/or special projects as assigned by Management.

Requirements

Must have the ability to interact warmly and professionally with members while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Excellent oral, scheduling, and communication skills are required.
Prior experience with Windows operating systems is required.
Ability to be a self-starter with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Assists with milieu management under the direction of the Program Director or designated supervisor
Providing direction/redirection to clients regarding the structure of the program
Modeling and supporting the client’s recovery process
Providing oral and written reports continually while on shift
Demonstrate competence in facilitating education and skills regarding the 12 Step recovery process, and the Nova approved curriculum
Facilitate individual sessions around the approved Nova Curriculum and facilitate fifth steps in a timely manner, based on treatment team planning and clinical or recovery need.
Demonstrates competence in group education and facilitation
Demonstrate competence in the use of information systems
Demonstrates competence in communication
Participate in treatment team meeting as scheduled, to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Demonstrates competence in organization
Demonstrate competence in the Safety Procedures of Nova Recovery LLC.
Maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to clients, staff, and any other information this position may be privy to.
Act as a representative of Nova Recovery LLC at work and in the community
Demonstrate ability to be a team player by offering solutions to problems identified by the leadership team.
Dress in an appropriate manner according to the dress code.
Able to work well under pressure.
Responsible for being at work, on time, per the established department schedule.
Practice in compliance with the Code of Ethical Conduct.
Complete required in-service training and continuing education within required timelines.
Comply with all applicable Nova Recovery LLC Policies and Procedures.
All other duties and/or special projects as assigned by Management.