Recovery Mentor

5 days ago

Elgin, Illinois, United States Burning Tree Programs Full time

Job Summary:

Burning Tree Programs is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Mentor to join our team. As a Recovery Mentor, you will play a vital role in supporting residents in their recovery journey, providing guidance, and promoting a safe and healthy environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with assigned clients to help them progress through the Renewal Lodges 12-step packet.
  • Facilitate recovery groups as assigned.
  • Ensure residents adhere to Burning Tree's guidelines both on and off campus.
  • Monitor and redirect when necessary, the behavior of residents while off campus.
  • Observe all resident activities and intervene, redirect, and follow up throughout the day.
  • Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques to prevent dangerous or violent behavior of residents that may be harmful to others.
  • Document observations both positive and negative in the End of Shift note.
  • Monitor and record accurately self-administration of resident medications.
  • Observe indications of common side effects, reactions, and possible interactions of medications prescribed for residents and take the appropriate precautions needed.
  • Assist the Director of Nursing with ensuring resident prescriptions are filled in a timely manner.
  • Monitor living quarters and other buildings to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the facility.
  • Conduct security checks of premises.
  • Collect urine specimens from residents for alcohol and drug testing.
  • Receive and process resident medications.
  • Pick up and process all mail.
  • Monitor the distribution of resident mail.
  • Monitor and redirect when necessary the preparation of nightly meals.
  • Report any unusual activity, situation, safety risk, and/or client care urgent need to the Director of Recovery Services.
  • Assist the Director of Recovery Services with all resident appointments and transportation needs.
  • Drive residents to outside meetings as scheduled and/or to scheduled outings.
  • Pick up new residents at the airport or other treatment facilities, etc.
  • Ensure unattended units and offices are secured and locked nightly.
  • Participate in the Quality Management process.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
  • Previous experience in a healthcare/rehab setting is preferred.
  • Preferred 1 year in Active/Continuous Recovery.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Substance Abuse Treatment, 12-Step Philosophy, and Mindfulness practices.
  • Ability to be flexible with work schedule according to the needs of Burning Tree.
  • General computer knowledge.
  • Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

Work Environment:

The Recovery Mentor will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, interacting with residents, staff, and external partners. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively in a team, prioritize tasks, and maintain confidentiality.

Physical Demands:

The Recovery Mentor will be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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