Residential Counselor II | GARP

Gandara Center•Springfield, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Specialist II/Residential Counselor II is an evolution of the basic, Recovery Specialist I/Residential Counselor I position. Recovery Specialist II/Residential Counselor II staff is expected to continue to fulfill all expectations of a Recovery Specialist I/RC I. In addition to those expectations, the Recovery Specialist II/residential Counselor II will take more of a leadership role and focus on medication room compliance. To participate in the development of reasonable limits and structure for each person served and to implement these limits on a daily basis in the residence and community in a fair and consistent manner.

Requirements

Good communication skills both verbal and in writing.
Ability to deal with conflict in an appropriate manner.
Ability to master First Aid, CPR, Defensive Driving, Fire Safety and monitoring Medication.
Ability to maintain proper attendance.
Displays sound judgment.
Works well as a team member.
Seeks and uses management staff for training and supervision.
Attends Agency and Department required meetings and trainings
Displays excellent supervisory and delegation skills
Ability to deal with diverse population at varied levels of management
Exceptional interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

Responsibilities

Monitor and enforce strict adherence to medication monitoring protocols and room organization standards to ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety.
Conduct regular and comprehensive audits of medication rooms to identify inconsistencies, errors, and potential risk factors. Analyze audit findings to determine root causes and trends.
Collaborate with relevant teams to refine medication monitoring and room management processes. Implement additional checks and balances to prevent errors and improve efficiency.
Deliver targeted trainings to educate staff on proper medication monitoring techniques, room organization, and compliance protocols.
Lead initiatives to enhance medication room operations by staying informed about industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes.
Foster open communication among team members regarding compliance issues, updates, and changes. Provide regular reports to leadership on audit results, improvements, and areas for further attention.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to promote a collaborative approach to compliance and patient safety. Lead by example, inspiring others to prioritize accuracy and compliance.
Identify potential risks associated with medication administration and room management. Implement strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.
Establish a mechanism for team members to provide feedback on compliance challenges and suggest improvements. Use this feedback to refine processes and training materials.