Recovery Support Specialist (PM Shift)

Phoenix Houses of California; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Houses of California in Victorville, CA is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist to supervise patients and support service delivery in a structured, therapeutic environment. You will follow program policies, ensure safety, and coordinate with clinical, medical, and administrative teams.

The role requires a high school diploma, California driver license, and DHCS AOD Counselor certification for RSS I or II status. Bilingual Spanish preferred; experience in addiction treatment preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and DHCS AOD Counselor certification.
• Six months experience in related field preferred.
• Valid CA driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance may be required.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient supervision in a safe, therapeutic setting.
• Uses appropriate treatment model and conducts interventions.
• Documents patient information and maintains lines of communication with departments.
• Ensures adherence to day-to-day program schedule.
• Maintains accurate documentation in records and logs.
• Transports patients to off-site appointments as needed.
• Conducts patient checks and counts.
• Performs routine facility safety and security checks.

Skills

Patient supervision

MS Office

Electronic health records

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma

DHCS AOD Counselor certification

Job description

• Facility located in Victorville, CA.

Work Schedule Available For This Position

PM Shift: Wednesday - Sunday; 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Job Description

• Reporting to the Facility Manager, the Recovery Support Specialist 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.
• Maintains accurate documentation in electronic healthcare record, staff log, charts, facility forms, and/or other reports in a timely manner.
• 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 II shall possess a
  • Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent; and be Certified as an Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Counselor recognized by The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
• Preferred 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 writingAbility 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
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred