Overnight Recovery Support Specialist (RSS)

Phoenix House Orange County, Inc.; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix House Orange County, Inc. is hiring an Overnight Recovery Support Specialist in California. The RSS provides patient supervision in a therapeutic setting and supports treatment delivery while ensuring safety and adherence to program policies.

The role requires an active AOD Counselor registration with DHCS (RSS I/II) or equivalent certification; a high school diploma and valid CA driver's license. On-site, full-time with strong teamwork and documentation duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and DHCS AOD Counselor registration.
• RSS II: high school diploma and DHCS AOD Counselor certification.
• Preferred six months of related field experience.
• Valid California driver's license with insurance and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient supervision in a safe, therapeutic setting.
• Support treatment models; conduct interventions and provide guidance.
• Observe and document patient information and behaviors; communicate with staff.
• Ensure patients follow daily program schedule.
• Maintain timely documentation in electronic health records and logs.
• Safely transport patients to off-site appointments and activities.
• Perform patient checks and counts; document results.
• Conduct facility safety checks and patient searches as required.
• Perform urine testing and document results.
• Attend required Phoenix House trainings and staff meetings.
• Promote mission, vision, and values; model professional behavior.
• Lead shift duties as assigned; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Teamwork

Rapport with patients

Boundaries with patients

Flexibility

Problem solving

Customer service

Safety awareness

Knowledge of addiction treatment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; AOD Counselor registered with DHCS

RSS II: high school diploma; AOD Counselor certification with DHCS

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overnight Recovery Support Specialist (RSS)

Job Category: Residential

Requisition Number: OVERN001474

• Posted : August 3, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $21 USD per hour

Locations

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*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

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