Recovery Support Professional - House of Healing Part Time

Gaudenzia•Erie, PA

About The Position

The Recovery Support Professional supports clients in a residential treatment program serving people with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions. The role helps maintain client safety, structure, and accountability while supporting daily program operations. The program operates 24/7, and employees must be flexible as staffing and scheduling needs change. The position may involve transporting or assisting clients to and from medical or other appointments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license in good standing, held for at least three years; license status must be valid and not suspended.
No more than two moving violations or reportable accidents within the past three years.
No DUI or accidents involving fatalities within the past five years.
Flexibility in availability as scheduling and staffing needs may change; the program operates 24/7.
Ability to interact effectively with clients and help them adjust to their specific problems.
Basic knowledge of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.
Ability to work successfully with people from various cultures and backgrounds.
Ability to work various shifts.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
No substitutions for education and training.

Nice To Haves

A clean driving record.
Residential services experience; successful completion of a residential treatment program may be substituted for residential services experience on a one-month-treatment-for-one-month-service basis.

Responsibilities

Screen and process new admissions.
Take head counts during hourly rounds and document rounds and client movement in the communication log.
Screen clients’ personal belongings upon entry, monitor their movement in and out of the facility, and account for their whereabouts.
Maintain and monitor the client sign-out book.
Coordinate in-house activities according to the program schedule, including chores, breaks, exercise, leisure time, and visitations.
Maintain an accurate daily census, know where clients are on the floor, and report infractions and incidents to appropriate staff.
Conduct client orientation sessions, seminars, and morning meetings as directed.
Transport or assist clients traveling to and from medical or other appointments, as needed.
Conduct and document room searches and perform random client searches as directed by the program supervisor.
Deny access to unauthorized persons.
Supervise clients taking medication where appropriate.
Perform regular room checks to confirm clients are on the floors or in their rooms according to the program schedule.
Follow protocol for reporting unauthorized absences.
Monitor urinalysis and drug screening and breathalyzers as instructed by the supervisor on duty.
Monitor daily program activities, meals, and medication lines.
Tour the facility at regular intervals to check building security and identify fire or safety hazards in accordance with program and regulatory policies.
Conduct fire drills and safety checks, including checking fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and Narcan availability.
Keep vehicles clean and complete weekly vehicle inspections.
Inspect sanitation procedures, pest control, and storage of supplies and clients’ belongings; submit work orders for needed repairs.
Maintain property during inclement weather, including shoveling, salting, and de-icing walkways and vehicles as directed.
Complete required written reports, documentation, and electronic incident reports.
Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee.