Recovery Support Specialist (Full-Time) (Venice, CA) (AM Shift)

Phoenix Houses of California•Venice, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Support Staff is responsible for providing supervision to patients and facilitates deliverable services while ensuring execution of program policies and procedures as well as staff and patient safety measures. This role involves direct patient supervision in a safe, therapeutic setting, utilizing and promoting the appropriate treatment model, conducting interventions, observing and documenting patient behaviors, and ensuring communication between departments. The specialist will also ensure patients adhere to the program schedule, provide scheduled group services, maintain accurate electronic health records, supervise medication self-administration, and conduct patient counts and facility checks for safety and security. Additionally, the role includes conducting and documenting urine testing, attending all required training, and adhering to the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values.

Requirements

High school diploma or its equivalent
Registered as an Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Counselor recognized by The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) OR Certified as a Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Counselor recognized by The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
Six months prior experience in a related field
Must maintain a valid California Drivers' License
Must have proof of automobile insurance
Must maintain a safe driving record based on Phoenix House policy
Demonstrated commitment and adherence to Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values: I CARE For-Integrity, Collaboration Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward-Thinking
Proficiency in MS Office systems
Ability to utilize an electronic healthcare record
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced changing environment
Ability to establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with patients
Ability to model positive behavior and demeanor
Understanding of addiction, co-occurring models, and treatment modalities
Understanding of patient development and family systems
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to be flexible; problem solver, self-directed; customer service-oriented, and collaborative
Skills and ability to engage and develop a rapport with patients and families of various backgrounds

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Provides patient supervision in a safe, therapeutic setting.
Utilizes and promotes the appropriate treatment model with all patients.
Conducting appropriate interventions and providing support.
Observing and documenting relevant patient information and behaviors.
Ensuring communication lines between all departments (clinical, medical, culinary, administrative, etc)
Ensures that patients adhere to the day-to-day program schedule while providing scheduled group services to patients.
Maintains accurate documentation in electronic healthcare record, staff log, charts, medication log, facility forms, and/or other reports in a timely manner.
Supervises patients in the self-administration of medication and documents appropriately complete medication inventories under the supervision of the nursing department.
Provides safe, timely, and supervised the transportation of patients to off-site appointments or activities
Conducts and documents patient checks and counts.
Conducts routine facility checks to ensure facility safety and security. Including patient and property searches
Conducts and documents urine testing
Attends all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House and state licensing requirements, completes all training on time
Attends and participates in program and all staff meetings
Adheres to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for others
Assumes lead duties for shift(s) as assigned
Other duties as assigned