Recovery Support Specialist (Full-Time) (Venice, CA) (AM Shift)

Phoenix House Orange County, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 64,747,000 - 88,166,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix House Venice is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist (Full-Time) for the Venice, CA AM Shift. This on-site role provides supervision to patients and supports service delivery in accordance with program policies and safety guidelines.

The RSS must have a high school diploma or equivalent; DHCS-certified AOD counselor or six months related experience are acceptable. A valid CA driver’s license is required, with a Tue-Sat 7:30am–4:00pm schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• DHCS AOD Counselor certification or six months related experience.
• Valid California driver license and insurance; safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient supervision in a safe, therapeutic setting.
• Promotes appropriate treatment model and conducts interventions.
• Observes and documents patient information and behaviors; communicates with departments.
• Ensures patients follow daily program schedule and delivers group services.
• Maintains accurate electronic health records, logs, and charts in a timely manner.
• Supervises medication self-administration and documents inventories under nursing supervision.
• Transit patients to off-site appointments or activities safely.
• Conducts routine facility checks for safety and security; completes urine testing.
• Attends required staff trainings and meetings; supports Phoenix House Mission and Values.

Skills

MS Office

Electronic health record

Communication skills

Time management

Boundary setting

Professional demeanor

Team collaboration

Addiction knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AOD Counselor DHCS certification

Six months related experience

Job description

Recovery Support Specialist (Full-Time) (Venice, CA) (AM Shift)

Job Category: Residential

Requisition Number: RECOV001503

• Posted : September 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $23 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Venice, CA 90291, USA

Description

Description

Open Work Shift Available:

Tuesday-Saturday 7:30am - 4:00pm.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Facility Manager, the Recovery Support Staff is responsible for providing supervision to patients and facilitates deliverable services while ensuring execution of program policies and procedures as well as staff and patient safety measures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides patient supervision in a safe, therapeutic setting.
• Utilizes and promotes the appropriate treatment model with all patients. Conducting appropriate interventions and providing support.
• Observing and documenting relevant patient information and behaviors. Ensuring communication lines between all departments (clinical, medical, culinary, administrative, etc)
• Ensures that patients adhere to the day-to-day program schedule while providing scheduled group services to patients.
• Maintains accurate documentation in electronic healthcare record, staff log, charts, medication log, facility forms, and/or other reports in a timely manner.
• Supervises patients in the self-administration of medication and documents appropriately complete medication inventories under the supervision of the nursing department.
• Provides safe, timely, and supervised the transportation of patients to off-site appointments or activities
• Conducts and documents patient checks and counts.
• Conducts routine facility checks to ensure facility safety and security. Including patient and property searches
• Conducts and documents urine testing
• Attends all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House and state licensing requirements, completes all training on time
• Attends and participates in program and all staff meetings
• Adheres to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for others
• Assumes lead duties for shift(s) as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS

• The RSS 1 shall possess a High school diploma or its equivalent; and be registered as an Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Counselor recognized by The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). or
• The RSS 2 shall possess a High school diploma or its equivalent; and be Certified as a Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Counselor recognized by The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). or
• Six months prior experience in a related field.
• Must maintain a valid California Drivers' License, have proof of automobile insurance and maintain a safe driving record based on Phoenix House policy

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated commitment and adherence to Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values: I CARE For-Integrity, Collaboration Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward-Thinking
• Proficiency in MS Office systems
• Ability to utilize an electronic healthcare record
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced changing environment
• Ability to establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with patients
• Ability to model positive behavior and demeanor
• Understanding of addiction, co-occurring models, and treatment modalities
• Understanding of patient development and family systems
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible; problem solver, self-directed; customer service-oriented, and collaborative
• Skills and ability to engage and develop a rapport with patients and families of various backgrounds

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