Recovery Support Technician/Peer Support Specialist Supervisor
About The Position
Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum of a high school diploma, or GED.
- Two years prior experience in a treatment facility (or other specialized knowledge and experience).
- At least one year supervisory experience required.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
- Must have ability to meet people.
- CPR certified, upon 30 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Two years post-secondary education preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain operational control of the facility in the absence of clinical staff.
- Maintain chronologically written records of events that occur during shift.
- Maintain client and visitor sign-in/sign out log.
- Control contraband in facility through observation, package searches and room searches.
- Insure facility cleanliness, maintenance, health and safety of the facility. Ensures that RST/PSS staff monitor client duties/chores.
- Observe client and visitor behavior and report abnormal behavior to Supervisor.
- Make periodic rounds of facility and grounds and monitor clients and visitors.
- Monitor all clients and visitors’ activities.
- Ensure fire and other safety measures are carried out and be familiar with basic functions of fire equipment, breaker panels and familiarize self with evacuation plans.
- Ensure clients and visitors compliance with Volunteers of America policies.
- Ensure that PSS staff appropriately search inventory and secure clients’ possessions. Ensure that staff follow all rules regarding contraband and the amount of property allowed in client's possession.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain a current CPR and First Aid certificate
- Maintain appropriate staff to client ratios by working closely with supervisor on scheduling of tech staff.
- Ensure that staff/clients have sufficient supplies.
- Attend treatment team meetings as required.
- Supervises self-administration of medication and medication control procedures.
- Deals with incidents of low performance in RST/PSS staff as outlined in agency policy and procedure.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
- Health and Wellness Program
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Spending Account
- Short Term Disability
- MetLife Legal Plans
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- Life Insurance (company paid)
- 403b retirement plan with company fund matching
- Employee discounts
- Loan forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
- All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
