Recovery Support Specialist- Wichita- Full-Time

DCCCA, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DCCCA, Inc. is hiring for a full-time 2nd shift (2pm-10pm) and 3rd shift (10pm-6am) position focused on client safety and care in a residential program.

The role supports counselors, documents client information, and assists with treatment processes from admission through discharge. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CPR/AIDS/ TB training, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Requires CPR, AIDS in-service hours and annual TB testing (residential programs).
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain automobile liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Creates a safe client environment by performing required security and safety procedures.
• Assists in orientation of treatment goals, program rules and structure.
• Submits incident reports for unusual client behavior while in DCCCA's care.
• Assesses and resolves minor incidents during off-peak hours.
• Documents program and client information timely and completely.
• Monitors client weekly schedule and policy adherence.
• Supports counselors with coordination of client services from admission to discharge.
• Supervises client performance and enforces program rules.
• Conducts client room searches as needed.
• Notifies on-call staff in crisis situations.
• Follows program schedule and completes tasks timely.
• Contributes to building security through routine monitoring.
• Assists with client activities and occasional transport.
• Consults with treatment team and implements recommendations.

Skills

Driver's license valid

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree or some college preferred

CPR/AIDS TB training (residential programs only)

Job description

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

EOE