Milieu Specialist

RI International; North Carolina; Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 28.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Recovery Innovations is hiring a Milieu Specialist to lead de-escalation and support strategies at the Crisis - Wake Recovery Center in Raleigh, NC. You’ll provide safe, engaging care and assist with daily living activities while maintaining strict safety protocols.

The role requires evening/morning shifts in a pool/non-exempt setup with mandatory holiday work and thorough onboarding. A High School diploma and food handler certification are required; two years in behavioral health is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Peer Employment Training preferred.
• Active and valid Food Handler’s Certification required.
• Security or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Minimum of two years of behavioral health experience, crisis environment preferred.
• Effective communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Guest care and advocacy with a No-Force-First recovery environment.
• Monitors individuals to report significant changes.
• Collaborates with guests to strengthen valued roles and community living.
• Assists with food preparation, serving and cleanup as needed.
• Helps individuals with showering and clean-up.
• Performs room safety checks to keep rooms safe and clean.
• Responds quickly to critical situations and completes clinical documentation.
• Adheres to federal/state regulations and Recovery Innovations policies.

Kenntnisse

Basic computer skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work various shifts

Pass de-escalation training

Background checks clearance required

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of Peer Employment Training preferred

Active and valid Food Handler’s Certification required

Jobbeschreibung

Change Lives With Recovery Innovations! Our Mission is to empower people on their journey to recovery, helping them achieve their goals, rediscover meaning and purpose in life, and reconnect with themselves and their communities. Our Vision is to revolutionize healthcare by pioneering innovative solutions that go beyond behavioral health, empowering people to thrive in the communities where they live, work, and play. Join a groundbreaking team at the forefront of Peer-Powered Support , empowering individuals on their journey through mental health and substance use challenges! Be part of something bigger—together, we can change lives and create lasting hope!

Position

Milieu Specialist

Job Type

Pool / Non-Exempt

Shift Details

Pool: Shift hours as needed; 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM. A minimum of two shifts per month required. All pool staff, regardless of type, must be available to work at least 2 shifts per month to include the following holidays: Christmas, New Years Day AND One other major holiday: Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day *Please note the 2 shifts will be offered based on the provided availability by the employee. New employee orientation is three full days and does require attendance for all days. Training is Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday onsite and full days' attendance is required.

Work Location

Crisis - Wake Recovery Response Center; Raleigh, NC

Salary/Hourly Wage

$19.00 - $20.00/hour

Summary of Job

The Milieu Specialist position functions as a leader in providing de-escalation and support strategies to prevent the use of seclusion and restraint. The Milieu Specialist position also provides effective emergency response in the event of imminent danger in order to maintain safety and security.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Guest Care & Advocacy:
• Provides a No-Force-First recovery environment.
• Conducts ongoing observation of individuals for the purpose of reporting any significant changes.
• Assists in developing natural supports and community living by collaborating with each guest to strengthen valued roles (friend, spouse, employee, student, etc.) so a greater sense of identity is established.
• Assists with food preparation, serving and clean up, as needed.
• Assists individuals with shower and clean-up.
• Performs room safety checks, insuring that individuals are safe from potentially dangerous objects and that the rooms are clean.
• Compliance & Risk Management:
• Responds quickly to critical situations that may require Restrictive Interventions.
• Completes clinical documentation as required.
• Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all Recovery Innovations policies and procedures as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Understands and adheres to Recovery Innovations compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
• Cross Functional Collaboration:
• Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of individuals.
• Additional Duties:
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Education/Licenses:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Peer Employment Training preferred.
• Active and valid Food Handler’s Certification required.
• Experience:
• Security or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of behavioral health experience, crisis environment preferred.
• Skills:
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work various shifts.
• Must be able to pass de-escalation training, as defined by state requirements.
• Driving Requirements:
• If driving is required for this position, must meet all requirements outlined in Recovery Innovations driving policy.
• If not qualified to drive per driving policy, a Non-Driver Attestation form must be signed.
• Miscellaneous Requirement(s):
• Must be 18 years or older
• Travel required based on business need.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism.
• We are a Second-Chance Employer
• Must be able to pass a seven-year background check.
• Must be able to pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculous testing (if applicable).
• Must be able to pass education verification check.
• Must be able to obtain designated fingerprinting clearance in applicable states.
• Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier (if driving is required for this position).

A Direct Service Competency Checklist must be completed as part of the new hire onboarding process.

Physical Demands

May include work close to the eyes and substantial motions of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling, finger dexterity; eye-hand-foot coordination, use of corrected vision; color vision; use of auditory senses. May be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Work Environment

May work in an office environment or behavioral health facility. May have contact with individuals who are agitated and/or confused. Work may include travel throughout the geographic region.

ADDENDUM – Arizona

Education

Licensure

Certification

Misc. Requirement

Must be 21 years or older. Required to attend court hearings when listed as a witness on a petition.

ADDENDUM – Louisiana

Education

Licensure

Certification

Misc. Requirement

Must be 24 years or older.

ADDENDUM – Washington

Education

Licensure

Certification

Additional specified state registration for Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC)

Misc. Requirement

Recovery Innovations is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. Our hiring practices are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to create a workplace where every employee feels valued and respected.

Recovery Innovations is a second chance employer and we evaluate all qualified applicants fairly, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with legal and funder requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Recovery Innovations.

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Recovery Innovations compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.