Overnight Recovery Support Specialist (RSS)

Phoenix Houses of California; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Houses of California seeks an Overnight Recovery Support Specialist to supervise patients in a safe, therapeutic overnight setting at our Victorville facility.

You will document observations, support treatment activities, and coordinate with clinical, medical, and administrative staff. Must have active RADT/SUDRC or RAC, or AOD Counselor Certification recognized by the DHCS; CA driver license preferred.

Qualifications

• MS Office proficiency and experience with electronic health records.
• Ability to document and communicate clearly.
• Understanding addiction treatment concepts and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient supervision in a safe, therapeutic setting.
• Observe and document patient information and behaviors; coordinate with departments.
• Ensure adherence to daily program schedule and safety procedures.
• Document in electronic health records and staff logs promptly.
• Transport patients to off-site appointments as needed.
• Attend staff trainings and meetings; promote Phoenix House values.

Skills

MS Office

EHR

Communication

Time management

Boundaries

Team collaboration

Addiction knowledge

Bilingual Spanish

Patient rapport

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; registered as an Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Counselor recognized by DHCS

High school diploma or equivalent; Certified as an Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Counselor recognized by DHCS

Job description

• Applicant must have an active and valid RADT/SUDRC or RAC, or must have an active and valid AOD Counselor Certification.

Description

Work shifts available :

Tuesday - Saturday; 10:45pm -7:15am

• Applicant must have an active and valid RADT/SUDRC or RAC, or must have an active and valid AOD Counselor Certification.

Reporting to the Facility Manager, the Overnight Recovery Support Specialist is responsible for providing supervision to patients and facilitates deliverable services while ensuring execution of program policies and procedures as well as staff and patient safety measures.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides patient supervision in a safe, therapeutic setting.
• Utilizes and promotes the appropriate treatment model with all patients. Conducting appropriate interventions and providing support.
• Observing and documenting relevant patient information and behaviors. Ensuring communication lines between all departments (clinical, medical, culinary, administrative, etc.)
• Ensures that patients adhere to the day-to-day program schedule.
• Maintains accurate documentation in electronic healthcare record, staff log, charts, facility forms, and/or other reports in a timely manner.
• Provides safe, timely, and supervised the transportation of patients to off-site appointments or activities
• Conducts and documents patient checks and counts.
• Conducts routine facility checks to ensure facility safety and security. Including patient and property searches
• Conducts and documents urine testing
• Attends all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House and state licensing requirements, completes all training on time
• Attends and participates in program and all staff meetings
• Adheres to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for others
• Assumes lead duties for shift(s) as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Credentials

• The RSS 1 shall possess a
• High school diploma or its equivalent; and be registered as an Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Counselor recognized by The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). or
• The RSS II shall possess a
• Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent; and be Certified as an Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Counselor recognized by The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
• Preferred six months prior experience in a related field.
• Must maintain a valid California Drivers' License, have proof of automobile insurance and maintain a safe driving record based on Phoenix House policy

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment and adherence to Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values: I CARE For? Integrity, Collaboration Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward-Thinking
• Proficiency in MS Office systems
• Ability to utilize an electronic healthcare record
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced changing environment
• Ability to establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with patients
• Ability to model positive behavior and demeanor
• Understanding of addiction, co-occurring models, and treatment modalities
• Understanding of patient development and family systems
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible; problem solver, self-directed; customer service-oriented, and collaborative
• Skills and ability to engage and develop a rapport with patients and families of various backgrounds
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred