Recovery Support Specialist [FT]

Mirror Inc; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirror Inc. is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist for its residential facility in Kansas. Under clinical supervision, you will monitor client behavior, transport clients, observe urinalysis screens, and support clinical programs at Mirror and its contracting agencies.

The role involves supervising clients, maintaining confidentiality, documenting in Credible, and assisting with KDADS compliance. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience with addiction-related services, plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Desirable college coursework in human services or addictions.
• Experience supervising individuals with addictions or in correctional settings desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word; basic Excel.
• Strong reading, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and chart client movements in electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clients during assigned hours and monitor groups.
• Provide transportation for clients to community-based providers and appointments.
• Maintain accurate daily case records and confidentiality per federal laws.
• Assist clinical staff and participate in staff meetings; support KDADS compliance.
• Handle crisis situations and coordinate with counselors as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

College courses in human services/ addictions (desirable)

Tools

Credible EHR

Job description

Mirror follows affirmative action policies and is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified candidates. EEO/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.Under the clinical supervision of the Lead Recovery Support Specialist the Recovery Support Specialist at the Mirror residential facilities are responsible for monitoring the client’s behavior and movements, transporting clients, observing client urinalysis screens and for supporting the clinical programs and services offered by Mirror to its contracting institutions. The Recovery Support Specialist shall operate in accordance with the policies set forth by the Board of Directors and as implemented by his/her supervisors and they shall abide by all applicable laws and regulations. Specifically, those related to by the Kansas Department of Aging & Disability Services, Community Services & Programs Division standards (standards for licensure/certification of alcohol & other drug abuse treatment programs), local city codes and other various contractual agreements which might include KDOC, SB123, etc... The duties of this position include supervision of clients, charting of client behavior, clerical tasks as related to the work environment, security, collection and the related paperwork requirements of client urinalysis testing and assisting the clinical staff whenever needed.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Supervise clients during the assigned hours.2. Monitor groups as required.3. Provide educational presentations and facilitate recreation therapy as directed by your supervisor.4. Familiarize yourself on a daily basis with the status of each individual client either through an oral conference with the primary counselor, or by checking the counselor's charting in Credible. Remember to check the staffcommunication log.5. Complete orientation related paperwork on each client as directed by your supervisor.6. Provide transportation for clients to community-based providers. This might include appointments to court hearings, doctor’s offices, parole/probation officers, etc...7. Maintain a record of all client movement within the given facility.8. Maintain client and program confidentiality as required by federal laws.9. Supervise clients during urine specimen collection process during assigned hours.10. Notify the appropriate person if a client fails to provide a urine sample when required.11. Ensure the safety of the clients by securing the Mirror Residential building while you are on duty.12. Monitor referred clients as necessary when on Mirror property, at Mirror related activities in the community or while at scheduled appointments with community providers.13. While on duty, maintain a true and accurate record of client behavior and program related activities in the client’s daily case record within Credible.14. Must attend and participate in all staff meetings as directed by the Facility Director.15. Assist in the collection of client fees as it directly impacts the relationship between the client and Mirror. If required to do so by your immediate supervisor, record and deposit client co-payments. Client co-payments are collected via Mirror policy and procedures as set forth in our contractual agreements with funding sources.16. Assure that copies of all official program communications and client related materials are filed appropriately and in the designated client files.17. Duplicate records and papers as required.18. Handle crisis situations as they might arise. Intervene appropriately to diffuse or de-escalate potentially harmful situations.19. Be available for case staffing conferences when requested by your supervisor.20. Assist Mirror's counseling and administrative staff with KDADS compliance and/or funding source audit conditions.21. Perform other job-related functions as directed by your immediate supervisor.1. High school diploma or General Educational Development certificate.2. College courses in human services of the field of addiction would be desirable.3. Experience in supervising and interacting with persons addicted to drugs or the prison population would be desirable.4. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Word with basic understanding of Excel preferred.5. Good reading, writing and communication skills.6. Ability to organize and prioritize and follow through with multiple tasks related to client charting (within the electronic record) and tracking the physical whereabouts of the clients referred to Mirror Residential programs.7. Capable of working over-time hours past 40.8. Awareness of the disease of addiction.9. Must be able to pass KBI (et al.) security check.10. Employees who have been diagnosed with any type of substance use disorder or behavioral addiction/compulsion must have sustained a minimum of two consecutive years of abstinence from all intoxicating substances and symptoms of their chemical and/or behavioral addiction; and must be in full sustained remission.11. Must be proficient in computer skills and/or experience or skills with an Electronic Health Record.12. Job functions in this position may involve some walking, climbing stairs, bending, lifting (or assisting) up to 40/50 pounds.