Recovery Support Specialist: Empower Lives & Communities

Area Substance Abuse Council; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental

FSA

Company paid Life/AD&D/Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Holidays

Travel Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement plan with match

Vacation, Personal Time and Sick Leave

Job summary

Area Substance Abuse Council in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Recovery Support Professional to empower individuals on their transformative journey toward a life free of substance use. You will join a collaborative team implementing evidence-based interventions and supporting patients with skills for lasting change.

The role involves supervising patients, documenting observations, leading educational sessions, and ensuring medication safety, while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA/42 CFR

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; genuine desire to help others.
• Stable job history and valid driver's license required.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.
• Education in a human services field or residential treatment environment preferred but not required.
• Candidates must work at least one weekend day per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for patients outside of treatment sessions, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Document important observations and maintain accurate patient case files, following all required forms and protocols.
• Lead skill development and educational sessions, supporting patients' progress.
• Manage medication storage securely and monitor when patients take medications.
• Conduct patient urinalyses in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Engage patients in on-site activities and transport them to off-site recreational areas as needed.
• Provide transportation for patients to meetings, appointments, and medical treatments.
• Assist patients in maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the facility.
• Ensure facility security by monitoring systems and upholding building security protocols.
• Uphold HIPAA and 42 CFR confidentiality.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Observation

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Area Substance Abuse Council in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Recovery Support Professional to empower individuals on their transformative journey toward a life free of substance use. You will join a collaborative team implementing evidence-based interventions and supporting patients with skills for lasting change.

The role involves supervising patients, documenting observations, leading educational sessions, and ensuring medication safety, while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA/42 CFR