Recovery Support Specialist

Recovery Centers of America • Mount Dora, FL

3h

About The Position

The Recovery Support Specialist assists patients with substance abuse and mental health disorders under the direction of clinical, nursing, and medical staff. The role supports individual client care by helping patients follow daily schedules, leading educational and recreational activities, and accompanying patients to and from examinations and treatments. The position is part-time, 16 hours, with a night shift from 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The role may require transporting patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload.
• Proficiency with the technology hardware, systems, and tools required to perform the duties; training will be provided as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience in a health- and human-service-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient activities, conduct security checks throughout the shift, complete documentation such as rounds sheets and end-of-shift reports, and record patient behavior.
• Participate in direct patient care, promote patient safety, interact therapeutically, and assist with patients’ daily schedules.
• Process patient belongings for new admissions and following visitation, including searching, debugging, and delivery.
• Partner with Clinical staff to conduct welcoming new-patient orientations.
• Help patients facilitate and present the RCA Clinical Curriculum and enter corresponding notes in the medical records system.
• Understand the principles of 12-Step Programs and how they apply to the recovery process.
• Transport patients when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED