Recovery Support Specialist I

Samaritan Health Services; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services seeks a dedicated team member to support and monitor clients in its Treatment and Recovery Services and Behavioral Health programs. The role operates in both residential and outpatient settings as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering trauma-informed care.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, BLS certification within 90 days, and experience in fast-paced healthcare environments. Some roles may involve driving SHS vehicles according to policy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment required.
• All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen.
• Successful completion of Food Handler's course or ServSafe certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Enrollment in a college level degree program and working towards gaining certification in a Human Services related field preferred.
• Experience in a health care setting preferred.
• If responsible for driving SHS vehicles, successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles application process required.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for and monitors client activities as well as observes behavior of clients in Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services and Behavioral Health.
• Works in residential and outpatient settings as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Follows trauma-informed treatment approaches.
• Maintains documentation and complies with safety and drug-screen policies.

Skills

Substance use knowledge

Observational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College-level degree program enrollment preferred

Job description

• Provides support for and monitors client activities as well as observes behavior of clients residing in Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services and Behavioral Health.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

• Provides support for and monitors client activities as well as observes behavior of clients residing in Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services and Behavioral Health.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

• Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services provide a continuum of substance use services to adults and their families. Members of the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery team work in a multi-disciplinary approach, in both residential and outpatient settings providing evidenced, trauma informed treatment.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment required.
• All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen.
• Successful completion of Food Handler's course or ServSafe certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Enrollment in a college level degree program and working towards gaining certification in a Human Services related field preferred.
• Experience in a health care setting preferred.
• If responsible for driving SHS vehicles, successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles application process required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Knowledge of substance use disorders and recovery.
• Strong observational skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
• (11 - 33% of the time)

Summary
Occasionally

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
• Provides support for and monitors client activities as well as observes behavior of clients residing in Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services and Behavioral Health.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
• Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services provide a continuum of substance use services to adults and their families. Members of the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery team work in a multi-disciplinary approach, in both residential and outpatient settings providing evidenced, trauma informed treatment.
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment required.
• All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen.
• Successful completion of Food Handler's course or ServSafe certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Enrollment in a college level degree program and working towards gaining certification in a Human Services related field preferred.
• Experience in a health care setting preferred.
• If responsible for driving SHS vehicles, successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles application process required.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Knowledge of substance use disorders and recovery.
• Strong observational skills.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
• (11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)
Continually (67 - 100% of the time)
CLIMB - STAIRS
WALK - INCLINE
CLIMB - LADDER
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20-40 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
SQUAT Repetitive
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
PULL (0-20 pounds force)
PULL (40-60 pounds force)
KNEEL (on knees)
SIT
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
SQUAT Static (hold > 30 sec)
REACH - Upward
PINCH Fingers
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY
STAND
BEND FORWARD at waist
REACH - Forward
GRASP Hand/Fist
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
PUSH (60 or more pounds force)