Recovery Advocate Tech — 2nd Shift

Stjosephinstitute; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction is seeking a BH Tech/Recovery Advocate for the 2nd shift in Port Matilda, PA. The role supports a multidisciplinary team, ensures client safety, and facilitates groups and activities as part of treatment.

Responsibilities include supervision, crisis response, data recording, and coordination of transportation or incident reporting. CPR/de-escalation certification is required, high school diploma or equivalent, with shift differential offered.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
• Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and various treatment modalities preferred.
• Experience with client data collection and reporting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the wellbeing of clients and provides a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment.
• Conducts safety checks and supervises per individualized guidelines.
• Checks clients for contraband and manages valuables.
• Interacts with clients, observes behaviors, and reports significant observations to supervisor.
• Facilitates educational-rehabilitative groups covering social skills, coping skills, anger management, and independent living skills.
• Takes and records vital signs and communicates changes to charge nurse.
• Documents in client records timely, accurately, and appropriately.
• Applies de-escalation techniques to manage emotions and participation in treatment.
• Assists with unit cleaning, admit/discharge processes, and filing; initiates incident reports.
• Provides transfer or transportation for clients as required; gives shift handoffs to oncoming staff.
• Introduces new clients to activities and staff, encouraging participation.

Skills

Client supervision

Crisis intervention

Documentation

De-escalation techniques

Group facilitation

Vital signs monitoring

Interpersonal communication

Activity planning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction is seeking a BH Tech/Recovery Advocate for the 2nd shift in Port Matilda, PA. The role supports a multidisciplinary team, ensures client safety, and facilitates groups and activities as part of treatment.

Responsibilities include supervision, crisis response, data recording, and coordination of transportation or incident reporting. CPR/de-escalation certification is required, high school diploma or equivalent, with shift differential offered.