Recovery Support Specialist - Safety & Client Care

salvarmycareers; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability insurance

Pension plan

403(b) plan

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Birthday leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Salvation Army seeks a dedicated staff member to maintain a safe, orderly recovery environment for clients and staff, with a professional role model presence and strict adherence to house rules.

You will observe behavior, conduct urine screens, document issues in SAM, supervise clients during activities, meals, and drills, and assist in intake and routine maintenance tasks. Strong communication and HIPAA awareness are essential; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess, defuse and bring resolution to abnormal situations.
• Experience with substance abuse or mental health population preferred
• TB Test and police clearance
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Working knowledge of HIPAA

Responsibilities

• Present a positive, courteous, professional role model at all times
• Provide for safety, comfort, and security of clients by maintaining order and discipline through house rules
• Regularly perform urine screens, client room and property searches, and document findings in SAM
• Document all client behavioral issues and concerns in SAM for therapist review
• Give oversight to clients regarding their assigned chores and duties
• Investigate all serious occurrences/issues and report to Supervisor and Therapist
• Assist in intake process through searching, laundering and inventorying personal property
• Supervise and direct clients during drills and events (fire, bomb threats, tornado)
• Oversee clients during meals times and smoke breaks
• Accompany and supervise clients during outside and specified inside activities
• Maintain client sign out sheet
• Report in writing on maintenance work orders
• Clean beds of clients after discharge
• Participate in all staff development sessions

Skills

De-escalation

Observation

HIPAA awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

The Salvation Army seeks a dedicated staff member to maintain a safe, orderly recovery environment for clients and staff, with a professional role model presence and strict adherence to house rules.

You will observe behavior, conduct urine screens, document issues in SAM, supervise clients during activities, meals, and drills, and assist in intake and routine maintenance tasks. Strong communication and HIPAA awareness are essential; high school diploma required.