Recovery Support Specialist- Wichita- Full-Time

DCCCA Day Reporting Ctr; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DCCCA Day Reporting Ctr in Wichita is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist to join our full-time team for 2nd shift (2pm-10pm) or 3rd shift (10pm-6am). The role supports treatment teams and helps ensure safe, structured client care in a residential setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, one year of related experience, CPR and TB testing, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. You may drive to various DCCCA locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED (bachelor's preferred).
• Requires one year of related experience.
• Requires CPR, AIDS in-service hours and annual TB testing when in residential programs only.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and reliable transportation.

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.
• 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 client services from admission through discharge.
• Supervises client performance and enforces program rules with prescribed consequences.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College coursework preferred

Tools

CPR Certification

AIDS in-service training

TB testing

Job description

Recovery Support Specialist- Wichita- Full-Time

Full-Time- 2nd shift (2pm-10pm), 3rd shift (10pm-6am)

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

• Requires a high school diploma or a general education diploma (GED), bachelor's degree or some college coursework is preferred
• Requires one year of related experience
• Requires a basic understanding of the treatment model utilized
• Requires CPR, AIDS in-service hours and annual TB testing with a negative test result (residential programs only)
• Must possess a valid state Driver's License, in force automobile liability insurance, 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