Recovery Support Specialist FT

DCCCA, Inc.; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DCCCA, Inc. is seeking a full-time staff member to support treatment services and client care across multiple locations. You will help ensure safety, orientation to goals, and adherence to program rules while documenting activities and assisting with medication counts.

The role requires driving to different DCCCA locations, reliable transportation, and the ability to work in evenings or weekends as needed. Accurate record-keeping and collaboration with the treatment team are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License and automobile liability insurance required; maintain an MVR that meets standards.
• Reliable transportation is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe client environment by performing all required security and safety procedures.
• Assist in the client's orientation of treatment goals, program rules and structure.
• Submit written incident reports in events of unusual client behavior or activity.
• Assess and resolve minor incidents during weekends/evenings when daytime staff is unavailable.
• Document required program and client information in a timely and complete manner.
• Monitor client's weekly schedule and adherence to policies related to facility/equipment usage.
• Support counselors and treatment providers with coordination and implementation of client services from admission through discharge.
• Supervise client performance, enforce program rules and apply consequences for misbehavior.
• Conduct and/or participate in client room searches as necessary.
• Adhere to crisis protocols and notify on-call staff.
• Follow program schedule and complete tasks timely.
• Contribute to building security through routine monitoring.
• Assist with client groups and activities, including transport as needed.
• Consult with treatment team members and implement recommendations to ensure quality care.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients at all times.
• Enter data and assist with client billing process.
• Monitor and document medication self-administration according to policy; conduct accurate medication counts each shift.
• Job may require regular driving to various DCCCA locations and other sites.

Skills

Safety procedures

Client orientation

Incident reporting

Documentation

Transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

Automobile liability insurance

Job description

Full-Time

• Creates a safe client environment by performing all required security and safety procedures
• Assists in the client's orientation of treatment goals, program rules and structure
• Submits a written incident report in the event of unusual client behavior or activity while in DCCCA's care
• Assesses and resolves minor incidents during weekend and evening hours when daytime staff is unavailable
• Documents required program and client information in a timely and complete manner
• Monitors client's weekly schedule and adherence to policies and procedures related to facility/equipment usage
• Supports Counselors and other treatment providers with the coordination and implementation of client services from admission through discharge
• Supervises client performance, enforces program rules and applies the prescribed consequences for misbehavior
• Conducts and/or participates in client room searches as necessary
• Adheres to established protocol in crisis situations and notifies appropriate on-call staff members immediately
• Follows the program schedule and completes assigned tasks in a timely and complete manner
• Contributes to overall building security through routine monitoring
• Helps with client groups and facilitates client activities as requested which may include occasional transport
• Consults with members of the treatment team and other professionals as necessary and implements recommendations received to ensure quality client care
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with all clients at all times
• Enters data and assists with client billing process
• Monitors and documents clients' self-administration of clients' medication according to program policy and prescribed medical policy/procedure, conduct and document thorough and accurate medication count during each shift
• Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day including early morning or evening hours

Essential Functions

• Creates a safe client environment by performing all required security and safety procedures
• Assists in the client's orientation of treatment goals, program rules and structure
• Submits a written incident report in the event of unusual client behavior or activity while in DCCCA's care
• Assesses and resolves minor incidents during weekend and evening hours when daytime staff is unavailable
• Documents required program and client information in a timely and complete manner
• Monitors client's weekly schedule and adherence to policies and procedures related to facility/equipment usage
• Supports Counselors and other treatment providers with the coordination and implementation of client services from admission through discharge
• Supervises client performance, enforces program rules and applies the prescribed consequences for misbehavior
• Conducts and/or participates in client room searches as necessary
• Adheres to established protocol in crisis situations and notifies appropriate on-call staff members immediately
• Follows the program schedule and completes assigned tasks in a timely and complete manner
• Contributes to overall building security through routine monitoring
• Helps with client groups and facilitates client activities as requested which may include occasional transport
• Consults with members of the treatment team and other professionals as necessary and implements recommendations received to ensure quality client care
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with all clients at all times
• Enters data and assists with client billing process
• Monitors and documents clients' self-administration of clients' medication according to program policy and prescribed medical policy/procedure, conduct and document thorough and accurate medication count during each shift
• Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day including early morning or evening hours

Education, Experience, And Licensure

• High school diploma or a general education diploma (GED), required.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License, have in force automobile liability insurance coverage, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization's insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position.

EOE