Recovery Support Supervisor

Area Substance Abuse Council Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental

403(b) retirement plan with match

Paid Holidays

Vacation time

Personal time

Sick leave

Short and long term disability

Job summary

Area Substance Abuse Council Inc. is seeking a Recovery Support Supervisor to oversee Recovery Support Professionals at the Heart of Iowa location, ensuring program continuity and effectiveness.

The role involves 24/7 coverage, staff training, and coordination with clinical and administrative teams. Qualified applicants will have an AA or BA in a human services or management field; a HS Diploma/GED with relevant experience may be substituted.

Qualifications

• AA or BA in a human services or management-related field; HS Diploma/GED with relevant experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 24/7 coverage for Recovery Support Professionals and Leads.
• Interview applicants for RSP positions and participate in hiring decisions.
• Back up staff coverage during illnesses or vacations.
• Coordinate with Clinical, Childcare, and Administrative staff.
• Supervise medication control procedures and monitor drug screens.
• Schedule patient recreation programs with clinical/RSP staff.
• Communicate maintenance needs to Director of Facility Operations.
• Prepare written and oral reports for program director.
• Maintain time and attendance records and staff evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Education

AA or BA in human services or management

Job description

Description

Realize a career with meaning—improving lives, strengthening communities, and changing narratives as a member of ASAC. Our work is personal, using lived experiences, proven services, and human connections to help people right here in our community.

As a Recovery Support Supervisor, you will supervise the Recovery Support Professionals and the Recovery Support Professional Leads assigned to the Heart of Iowa location to provide program continuity and maximize program effectiveness.

Key Duties:

• Ensure adequate Recovery Support Professional (RSP) coverage for the assigned residential and halfway house programs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Assign duties to (and monitor) all RSPs through monthly scheduling and reassignments as needed. Maintains on-call schedule for sickness, vacation and holiday replacements.
• Interview applicants for RSP positions and make recommendations for hire; assign and train staff to provide quality care for all patients and their children, when applicable.
• Act as a staff back-up for staff illness, vacations, or at any other time when appropriate coverage is not available to handle immediate need.
• Participate in administrative and other staff meetings when appropriate to serve the best interest of the patients and their children. Works cooperatively and maintains communication with Clinical, Childcare and Administrative staff members.
• Supervise medication control procedures and schedule exams for patients. Monitor all drug screen procedures within the assigned program.
• Work cooperatively with clinical and RSP staff members to schedule patient recreation programs.
• Communicate all maintenance needs with Director of Facility Operations. Monitor patient bedrooms, lounges and laundry rooms for cleanliness, safety and compliance with licensure standards.
• Coordinates patient transportation program. Communicates all vehicles maintenance needs to Director of Facility Operations.
• Prepares written and oral reports as directed by program director or designee. Monitors all reports made by RSPs. Maintains and updates manuals used by RSPs.
• Maintain time and attendance records for RSPs and completes staff evaluations and other records required for good personnel management.
• Safely operate a vehicle for job-related travel, such as transporting clients, attending off-site meetings, and visiting community partners or service locations.

Requirements

Qualified applicants will have an AA or BA in a human services or management related field. A HS Diploma/GED and experience leading staff or experience in a residential treatment environment or related field may be substituted for educational requirements. Knowledge of SUD treatment, human services, leadership and management is required, and the ability to use and work well with technology is important. Additionally, qualified candidates must be able to maintain a valid driver's license and possess and acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) in accordance wit the organization's background policy.

Salary and Benefits

ASAC offers competitive compensation, this role starts at $60,000 per year with additional compensation for candidates with extensive experience. ASAC offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefit package including, Health and Dental, FSA, company paid Life/AD&D/Short and Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Holidays, a 403(b) Retirement plan with a match and generous Vacation, Personal Time and Sick Leave Plans.

Join the area’s leader in prevention, treatment, and recovery of substance use disorders and problem gambling.

ASAC is an equal opportunity employer.