Recovery Care Advocate - Overnight

Crestone Wellness, LLC; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Crestone Wellness, LLC in Taylor, TX is seeking a dedicated Recovery Advocate to work full-time from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Wednesday to Sunday. This position involves assisting staff in managing daily client needs, providing direct care, and supporting the therapeutic environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in client care within a recovery setting, demonstrate effective communication skills, and be able to navigate the demands of a diverse clientele while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health or substance abuse treatment settings.
• Proficiency in transporting clients safely.
• Strong interpersonal and observational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily schedule management and client care coordination.
• Provide direct client care and transportation.
• Maintain documentation of services provided.

Skills

Client care

Communication

Documentation

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

The Recovery Advocate’s chief responsibilities will be to assist the staff in the management and execution of the daily schedule and coordination/facilitation of client needs. You will provide direct client care including safely transporting residents to events and appointments, aids other departments regarding client care, ensures clients awareness of individual and group sessions, and actively communicates with relative departments regarding client status and behaviors, as well as assisting in the admission/intake process, and other aspects of the client’s experience at Crestone Wellness. You will be directly involved in monitoring and mentoring the clients. Be familiar with all Crestone Wellness staff members, programs and properties.

Hours Needed

11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Days

Wednesday - Sunday

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of and uphold all Crestone Wellness Policy and Procedures
• Act as a Liaison between patients and staff and relay pertinent patient information, including observations, to appropriate clinical staff
• Supervise daily patient operations and always act in a manner sensitive to their needs and best interests
• Supports staff with the enforcement of and accountability for the rules and guidelines as outlined in the Resident Handbook.
• Ensures timeliness and encourages participation of residents in group sessions, individual therapy, outside appointments, and other events as dictated by their schedule.
• Provide thorough, accurate, and timely documentation of any services delivered to patients
• Develop therapeutic rapport with the milieu and maintain healthy professional boundaries with clients
• Assist patients with transportation needs when assigned
• Communicate and set limits with culturally diverse patients
• Maintain the safety of the patients and the security of the facility
• Maintain the cleanliness and functionality of the property and facilities
• Participate in intake and discharge process of patients
• Protect patient confidentiality in accordance with company policy

Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently life and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Able to navigate a computer and use basic software.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Have a neat and clean appearance.

Location

Taylor, TX

Department

Recovery Services

Employment Type

Full-Time