Recovery Assistant

Charleston County Government; South Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life

Optional Life and Disability

Spending Accounts

Annual and Sick Leave

Holidays

SC Retirement Plans

Deferred Compensation

Longevity and Merit Pay

Training and Development

Employee Assistance Program

Well-being Program

Job summary

Charleston County Government is seeking an inpatient support role to monitor patient safety in a residential drug and alcohol treatment center. The position involves 12-hour shifts, alternating weekends and holidays, with day and night options.

Starting hourly rates are $16 for day shifts and $17 for night shifts. Responsibilities include observing patients, assisting nursing staff, transporting clients, de-escalating conflicts, and helping with daily living activities while maintaining a secure

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain Substance Abuse Specialist (SAS) certification within 3 years of hire.
• CPR certification must be obtained and maintained.
• Valid SC Driver’s license required.
• Copy of SC DMV 10 year driving record with no current suspensions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience in a residential treatment setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients and listen to concerns, recording observations.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist agency medical staff.
• Transport patients in a 15‑person van.
• De-escalate situations and maintain safety in the treatment environment.
• Model pro‑social attitudes and assist patients with daily living activities.
• Orient new patients to the treatment program and work with nursing and clinical staff.

Skills

Customer service

Observation

Communication

Teamwork

De-escalation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

SAS certification within 3 years

CPR certification

Valid SC Driver's license

Job description

Description

This position monitors the safety of and provides support to patients in a residential drug and alcohol treatment centre. The work schedule is 12-hour shifts and includes alternating weekends and holidays. Day and night shifts are available.

STARTING HOURLY: $16.00 DAY SHIFT

STARTING HOURLY: $17.00 NIGHT SHIFT

Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from service, program and agency earnings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Observing patients, listening to their concerns, recording your observations;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Assisting agency medical and nursing staff;
• Transporting patients to and from various destinations in a 15-person passenger van;
• De-escalating situations;
• Maintaining a safe and secure treatment environment through completion of room and belonging searches, safety inspections, and reporting of safety issues;
• Role modeling pro-social attitudes and behaviors to the patient population;
• Assisting patients in maintaining their activities of daily living (eating, hygiene, maintaining a clean living space, etc.);
• Orienting new patients to the treatment program;
• Working collegially with the nursing, medial and clinical staffs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED;
• With agency support, must obtain a Substance Abuse Specialist (SAS) certification within 3 years of hire;
• Will be expected to obtain and maintain CPR certification;
• A valid SC Driver’s license;
• Copy of SC DMV 10 year driving record that includes no current suspensions;
• Basic computer skills;
• Experience working in a residential treatment setting preferred.

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.

Description

This position monitors the safety of and provides support to patients in a residential drug and alcohol treatment centre. The work schedule is 12-hour shifts and includes alternating weekends and holidays. Day and night shifts are available.

STARTING HOURLY: $16.00 DAY SHIFT

STARTING HOURLY: $17.00 NIGHT SHIFT

Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from service, program and agency earnings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Observing patients, listening to their concerns, recording your observations;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Assisting agency medical and nursing staff;
• Transporting patients to and from various destinations in a 15-person passenger van;
• De-escalating situations;
• Maintaining a safe and secure treatment environment through completion of room and belonging searches, safety inspections, and reporting of safety issues;
• Role modeling pro-social attitudes and behaviors to the patient population;
• Assisting patients in maintaining their activities of daily living (eating, hygiene, maintaining a clean living space, etc.);
• Orienting new patients to the treatment program;
• Working collegially with the nursing, medial and clinical staffs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED;
• With agency support, must obtain a Substance Abuse Specialist (SAS) certification within 3 years of hire;
• Will be expected to obtain and maintain CPR certification;
• A valid SC Driver’s license;
• Copy of SC DMV 10 year driving record that includes no current suspensions;
• Basic computer skills;
• Experience working in a residential treatment setting preferred.

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.