Recovery Specialist: Full Time (3pm to 11pm)

Apex Recovery LLC (TN)•Columbia, TN

About The Position

The Recovery Specialist supports individuals recovering from substance use disorder by serving as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. The role supervises the treatment program facility and attends to clients’ essential needs while they are in detoxification or residential care. The position includes client monitoring and documentation, admission intake procedures, medication and vital-sign observations, transportation to appointments and meetings, AOD counseling groups, crisis intervention, and assistance with program activities. The specialist also performs office and cleaning duties, maintains records and timekeeping entries, and completes required work in accordance with company policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned based on program needs. This is a full-time position scheduled from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. The role involves working in residential houses and the community, with physical activities including sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided as described in the job posting.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a human services setting.
Strong professional references attesting to a high degree of customer service, punctuality, and professionalism.
Must be physically and mentally able to assist in an emergency situation.
Computer literacy and ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing, with clients, administration, the treatment team, and family members.
Clean DMV record and/or ability to meet company insurance policy requirements.
Required CPR/First Aid certification.
Any CADAC or certified AOD counselor credential, or BBS Intern status.
Valid California driver’s license.
Reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and state-required car insurance.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write complex correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Ability to solve practical complex problems, handle situations with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to meet the physical demands described for the position, including moving throughout residential houses and the community and lifting up to 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment receives special consideration.
Associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in psychology, sociology, or a social science.
Demonstrated interest and ability to work effectively with the community.
Competence working with individuals diagnosed with chemical dependence.
Ability to use de-escalation techniques, including recognizing potential triggers, stressors, and early indicators of distress.
Ability to respond with engagement and empathy.
Ability to model composure through a calm voice and neutral facial expressions, while remaining aware of verbal and non-verbal communication.
Ability to adapt verbal and non-verbal communication and prompt clients to use known coping skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain reports and records in appropriate files and databases.
Document client rounds on the rounds sheet.
Read shift reports at the start of the shift and complete the shift report and essential tasks by the end of the shift.
Complete new-admission intake procedures according to company policies, including urine analysis, belongings searches, and paperwork.
Document clients’ daily progress in client files.
Observe and document clients taking medications in accordance with company policies.
Observe and document client blood pressure and other vital signs in accordance with company, DHCS, and The Joint Commission guidelines.
Transport clients to appointments, meetings, and other destinations.
Conduct AOD counseling group sessions and document them as needed.
Provide crisis intervention.
Perform filing, copying, and other assigned office duties.
Assist, teach, and/or supervise clients with general program activities.
Maintain cleanliness and clean up as required.
Record work hours daily in the online timekeeping system.
Complete duties and documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Consistently attend work, communicate attendance issues to the supervisor as required, and be at the workstation at the scheduled time.