Recovery Specialist - Amethyst

RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH•Owensboro, KY

30d•$13 - $15

About The Position

A Recovery Specialist provides basic supervision and assistance to clients of a residential substance abuse program. The Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist (APSS) provide assistance to clients of a substance abuse program using their unique lived experiences to guide and support others in some form of recovery. Essential Functions: 2nd Shift: Shift: 4:00pm-12:00am

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license
Ability to observe, document, and communicate client status effectively
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress or crisis situations
Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic documentation

Nice To Haves

Experience working in residential, crisis, healthcare, or direct care settings preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises clients during shift. This includes bed checks, meal supervision, taking vitals, observing self-administration of meds, and supervising passes and visitors.
Provides assistance to office support staff by copying forms, filing, and recombining charts that are ready for termination as necessary.
Leads “pass” process group on Sunday or other support type groups and documents on each client.
Facilitates community building exercises and orientation groups.
Handles the logistics of patient arrival and departure.
Manages follow up appointments.
Transports clients to and from CFC, recreational outings and doctor appointments.
Monitors and documents client behaviors.
Attends and helps document Family Educational groups.
Fosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programs.
Other duties as assigned.