RECOVERY SUPT SPEC

Center for Health Care Services • San Antonio, TX

65d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Monitors and observes consumers in an inpatient setting. Provides coaching services aimed at helping people with substance use, mental health, and other disorders to initiate and sustain their recovery journey.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalency is required.
• One (1) year experience with substance abuse, mental health, homelessness, or mental health services.
• If in recovery, must have at least one (1) year of sobriety and active in recovery program.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the Company's auto insurance carrier if you drive your vehicle during company business.
• Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) is a proven safe and harm-free method of behavior modification. All consumer-facing employees of CHCS must take NCI courses facilitated by the CHCS Training team within the first 45 days of employment.
• NCI is intended to support human service professionals in giving aggressive, disruptive, or out-of-control people the best care and welfare possible, even in the most violent situation.
• NCI training provides staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. It focuses on prevention and offers proven strategies for safely defusing anxious, hostile or violent behavior at the earliest possible stage.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Language Proficiency Pay (LPP) payments are subject to successful testing, certification by CHCS Payroll, and availability of funding. Funding may be renewed in subsequent fiscal years but is not guaranteed.

Responsibilities

• Assists counselors and medical team with intake process. Orients consumer as to behavioral expectations and emotional preparation.
• Communicates with consumers and provides emotional support.
• Assists medical team in assessing physical wellness. Assists counseling team by providing feedback related to consumer emotional wellness.
• Provides Motivational Interviewing and recovery engagement strategies with consumers.
• Case management and consultation with Haven for Hope, Prospects Courtyard, and Restoration programs to ensure smooth communication and transitions of consumers between programs.
• Performs housekeeping and other tasks, promoting positive environment for consumer participation.
• Performs tasks in support of medical team to assist in monitoring consumer physical well-being through recovery process.
• Monitors and orders supplies needed for consumer basic needs while in unit.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees