Recovery Support Specialist I

Samaritan Health Services; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 23,419 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services' Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, OR seeks staff for treatment and recovery services. The role supports and monitors clients in inpatient/outpatient settings within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a high school diploma (preferred), BLS within 90 days, and willingness to complete required certifications; pre-employment drug screen applies; food handler/ServSafe within 30 days. Experience in healthcare and night shifts is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment preferred.
• Graduates of STARS must have one year post-program eligibility.
• Pre-employment drug screen is required.
• Food Handler's or ServSafe certification required within 30 days.
• Enrollment in a human services degree program preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Driver privileges for SHS vehicles required if driving SHS vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for and monitors client activities in Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services.
• Observes behavior of clients residing in Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services.

Skills

Observational skills

Knowledge of substance use disorders

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

ServSafe certification

Food Handler's certification

Job description

Facility Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital

Location Newport, OR

Schedule - Shift 1.0 (80 hrs/pp) - Night

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $16.84 - $24.73

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 BLS required within 90 days.

Experience working in a fast-paced environment required.

If a graduate of STARS, must have a minimum of one (1) year from completion of the program to be eligible for hire.

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)

Occasionally
(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

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