Recovery Support Specialist

Work Schedule: Friday - Monday 10am - 8:30pm

Program Description

NAS Residential Treatment Program: Intensive residential substance abuse treatment program designed for pregnant women and mothers of minor children, including those seeking reunification with children in Texas Department of Family and Protective Services custody. Provides trauma-informed and gender-specific treatment targeting mothers who are struggling with an opioid substance use disorder. Services include comprehensive case management assistance in achieving stable recovery and preservation of the consumer's family.

GENERAL SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• 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.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• 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.

Licenses or Certifications

• None

Other Requirements

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

SUPERVISION

• Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Addiction and recovery models.
• Applicable software applications.
• Inventory practices.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Vital ranges and dangerous alcohol levels or substance abuse.

Skilled in:

• Conflict resolution.
• Counseling.
• Organization and time management.
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios.

Ability to:

• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files.
• Assist in providing minor medical aid.
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Summarize events and report observations.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.
• Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in various care. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to occasionally transfer a consumer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.46 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have at least One (1) year experience with substance abuse, mental health, homelessness, or mental health services. (Yes/No)
• If in recovery, must have at least one (1) year of sobriety and active in recovery program. (Yes/No)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person