Recovery Specialist - Evening (Tue - Sat) - Full-Time (3738)

Valley Vista; Bradford (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Vista in Bradford, VT is seeking a Recovery Specialist to provide direct patient care within a therapeutic milieu. You will implement program guidelines, support safety, and contribute to treatment planning in a unit-based care model.

The role focuses on relationship-building, documentation, crisis intervention readiness, and collaboration with the clinical team to maintain a supportive environment. Evening shift and on-site work are required.

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age.
• One year certificate from college or technical school, or related experience.
• Three to six months related experience and/or training, or equivalent education.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow policies.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains professional relationships with patients.
• Reviews notes daily to ensure treatment planning continuity.
• Documents patient activity as required by Valley Vista and regulators.
• Observes patient behavior and reports at-risk behaviors to staff.
• Assist Nursing staff while dispensing medication to patients.
• Transports patients to appointments in company vehicles.
• Attends supervision and in-service opportunities as directed.
• Maintains shift coverage and documents room checks.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Documentation skills

Boundaries with patients

Compassion

Communication

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: VV - Bradford - Bradford, VT 05033, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Evening, Summary of Position:

The Recovery Specialist is a direct service provider responsible for implementing program guidelines and practice regarding patient safety, unit and individual behavioral expectations, and a therapeutic milieu within a unit patient care model. Provides care in a manner consistent with facility philosophy and practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains professional interpersonal relationships with patients at Valley Vista.
• Reviews notes and appropriate documentation on each patient on a daily basis, helping to ensure continuity and compliance with treatment planning and service delivery.
• Documents patient activity as required by Valley Vista and regulatory agencies.
• Observes patient behavior, records observations as appropriate, and reports at risk behaviors to senior staff on duty, as appropriate.
• Communicates patient behaviors/concerns to subsequent shift and unit Director when appropriate.
• Participates in change-of-shift treatment team meetings and discusses patients’ emotional/behavioral issues/concerns, and related programming needs.
• Makes oneself available for crisis intervention or unit reassignment as necessary and follows agency’s policy/procedure for crisis intervention.
• Assists Nursing staff while dispensing medication to patients.
• Attends and monitors meals with patients at the appropriate times.
• Safely transports patients to all scheduled outside appointments using company vehicles as directed.
• Participates in supervision and in-service opportunities at the direction of the Clinical Manager and/or Program Director.
• Provides staff coverage throughout the course of the shift, remaining in service until replacement arrives.
• Conducts multiple room checks in all patients’ rooms throughout the duration of shift as appropriate, and documents accordingly.
• Attends in-service programs designated by Program Director.
• Follows patient procedures designated by Program Director.
• Is current with all required trainings.

Qualifications: Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

21 years of age or older; One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Ability

• Timeliness and completeness of required documentation.
• Follows organization’s attendance and punctuality policies.
• Can work as a member of a team.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper boundaries with patients
• Strong time management
• Compassion and understanding of patients’ needs and situations.