Evening Recovery Specialist – Direct Patient Care

Valley Vista; Vergennes (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Vista in Vergennes, VT is seeking an Entry Level Recovery Specialist to implement program guidelines, ensure patient safety, and maintain a therapeutic milieu within the unit.

You will develop relationships with patients, document activity for treatment planning, participate in shift meetings, assist nursing staff with medications, and be available for crisis intervention as needed.

Qualifications

• Documentation must be timely and complete.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance.
• Able to work as a member of a team.
• Maintain professional boundaries with patients.
• Demonstrate strong time management and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains professional interpersonal relationships with patients.
• Reviews notes and documentation daily to support treatment planning and service delivery.
• Documents patient activity as required by Valley Vista and regulators.
• Observes patient behavior, records observations, and reports at-risk behaviors.
• Communicates patient concerns to the next shift and unit leadership.
• Participates in shift-change treatment team meetings and discusses needs.
• Assists Nursing staff while dispensing medication to patients.
• Attends meals with patients at appropriate times.
• Safely transports patients to scheduled outside appointments.
• Participates in supervision and in-service opportunities.
• Provides staff coverage and remains in service until replacement arrives.
• Conducts room checks and documents findings.
• Attends in-service programs designated by leadership.
• Follows patient procedures and remains current with trainings.

Skills

Documentation

Punctuality

Team player

Boundaries with patients

Time management

Compassion

Education

Certificate or relevant training

Job description

Valley Vista in Vergennes, VT is seeking an Entry Level Recovery Specialist to implement program guidelines, ensure patient safety, and maintain a therapeutic milieu within the unit.

You will develop relationships with patients, document activity for treatment planning, participate in shift meetings, assist nursing staff with medications, and be available for crisis intervention as needed.