Recovery Support Specialist - Lawrence- Part-Time

DCCCA, Inc.; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

DCCCA, Inc. is seeking a part-time weekend/evening care assistant in Lawrence, KS. You will help create a safe client environment and support treatment goals while adhering to program rules. Responsibilities include incident reporting, monitoring schedules, and assisting in client care throughout shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license with insurability. You will collaborate with counselors and care staff to ensure quality service and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have valid driver's license and maintain insurability.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Monitors client's weekly schedule and adherence to policies and procedures related to facility/equipment usage
• Supervises client performance, enforces program rules and applies the prescribed consequences for misbehavior
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with all clients at all times

Skills

Safety procedures

Documentation

Client support

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Part-Time: Wed-Sat, 2pm-10pm

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