Recovery Advocate-Care Tech: Part Time

Recovery Advocate-Care Tech: Part Time (Fri & Sat 11p-7a)

SUMMARY: Recovery Advocate Specialist's primary responsibility will be training, precepting, and data entry into CMBHS per contract requirements; will work under the direction of the Director of Residential Living. Assist in creating a healing and safe environment for residents who may be trauma survivors in line with the agency's core values of respect, compassion, and integrity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

PROVIDES training and supervision in a safe, therapeutic setting.

UTILIZES and promotes the appropriate treatment model with all clients. Conducting appropriate interventions and providing support.

OBSERVING and documenting relevant client information and behaviors.

ENSURES communication lines between all departments (clinical, medical, kitchen, administrative...etc.) are functioning optimally.

ENSURES that clients adhere to the day-to-day program schedule while providing scheduled group services to clients.

MAINTAINS accurate documentation in staff logs, incident reports, facility forms, and/or other reports promptly.

DOCUMENTS notes and other clinical information in database systems including CMBHS.

SUPERVISES clients in the self-administration of medication and documents appropriately when the RAII is not available.

COMPLETES medication inventories under the supervision of the nursing department, as a backup to the medical room staff.

ESCALATES emergencies as appropriate.

PERFORMS various clerical tasks, filing, copying, etc.

ASSURES various forms are updated and supplied for clients' use in the dorm.

MANAGES crises; notifies the DRI or RAII, program director, and counselors; completes appropriate documentation.

ATTENDS treatment team meetings as required by the DRI.

PERFORMS random room searches and bed checks according to program policies when RAII is unavailable.

CONDUCTS and documents urine screening.

CHECKS IN/OUT client belongings on admission/discharge from Nexus, as required.

MAINTAINS a valid driver's license throughout employment with Nexus in the event they are called upon to provide emergency client transportation.

CONDUCTS and documents client checks and counts.

CONDUCTS routine facility checks to ensure facility safety and security. Including client and property searches.

ATTENDS all required staff training sessions by Nexus and state licensing requirements, and completes all training on time.

DEMONSTRATES regular predictable attendance and punctuality.

ATTENDS and participates in all staff meetings.

ADHERES to and promotes the Nexus mission and values. Acts as a role model for others.

ASSUMES lead duties for shift(s) as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES WITHIN THE AGENCY MAY BE ASSIGNED

Nexus Recovery Center has assisted more than 20,000 women and children on their journey to recovery since its opening in 1971 (first named High Hopes Rehabilitation Center). Parenting classes, family counseling, life skills training, and onsite childcare, combined with our award-winning, accredited treatment programs provide the tools to restore lives and create a healthy tomorrow.