Unit Specialist-Adolescent

Rosecrance • Sioux City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Specialist-Adolescent position at Rosecrance supports adolescents experiencing addiction by overseeing clients and providing counseling and therapeutic activities in a safe, therapeutic environment. The role works with the treatment team to provide addiction treatment services to clients and their families, helping clients integrate recovery principles into daily life and offering ongoing support as they work toward sustainable recovery.

The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The position is onsite at Rosecrance Jackson Centers in Sioux City, Iowa. Starting hourly pay is based on education, experience, and credentials: $18.43 for a high school diploma or GED, $19.37 for an associate degree, and $20.25 for a bachelor’s degree. CADC certification provides a $1,500 annualized increase, and the second shift differential is $0.25 per hour. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is paid within the first nine months of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, email, and internet, and ability to learn new software.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency insurance requirements.
• Belief in the mission and vision of Rosecrance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Addiction Studies, or a related field.
• Drug and Alcohol Certification (T CADC or CADC).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client contact and counseling, including supervision and behavior management, and implement appropriate interventions and consequences.
• Implement therapeutic activities and coordinate and supervise client recreational activities.
• Collaborate with addiction counselors to develop and implement individual treatment plans for assigned clients.
• Schedule and conduct individual sessions to assist clients with AA step work and treatment plan objectives.
• Coordinate and deliver lectures for clients, parents, and community resources; develop and present lectures listed on the client lecture schedule.
• Maintain client service records in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Observe, monitor, and record group dynamics, and facilitate focal group discussions.
• Consult with treatment team members and plan the daily therapeutic direction for the designated shift.
• Read logs and obtain relevant information from staff on previous shifts.
• Supervise unit tidiness and proper use of equipment and supplies, and report supply shortages or equipment repairs needed.
• Perform general cleaning duties as needed.
• Participate in team meetings, discussions, and activities to support collaboration and client care.
• Comply with Rosecrance’s Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, and maintain confidentiality in accordance with professional standards and the law.
• Provide exceptional customer service and serve as a role model representing the agency.
• Follow work hours set by leadership and work additional hours as necessary to complete assigned responsibilities.
• Assume other related responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid within the first nine months of hire.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary employer contribution.
• Group life insurance, including LTD and AD&D.
• Tuition assistance and licensure/certification reimbursement.
• Paid time off, sick time, and bereavement leave.
• Referral program offering up to $1,000 per hire.
• Wellness plan.
• CADC certification annualized pay increase of $1,500.
• Second shift differential of $0.25 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED