Recovery Treatment Workers Needed $35.00 per hour

Our client partners with a recovery addiction program is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of persons with substance addiction and to encourage/motivate individuals in their recovery to work towards treatment goals. Selected candidates are considered competent paraprofessionals, who perform work under guidance with a framework of defined procedures, policies and standards. This position will work with, and assist professional staff in providing day-to-day direct care to individuals who suffer with drug and alcohol substance issues.

$35.00 per hour

The positions are long term temporary and the shift needed is:

Evening shift (2:45pm – 11:15pm)

The Recovery Treatment Worker will teach and assist clients in performing activities of daily living (ADL) functions, implement and execute behavioral programs, and works with clients on an individual or small group basis.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

Provides a safe environment for all clients by monitoring activity to promote optimal stabilization and rehabilitation.

Assists clients as needed with ADL and rehabilitates aspects of care to help ensure the health, comfort and safety needs of clients are being met.

Monitors and provides emergency medical care and daily medical treatments to medically compromised clients.

Communicates clients’ progress or regress by verbally reporting to the supervisor or designee.

Participates in client’s treatment plan and nursing care plan meetings to ensure continuance of client care.

Demonstrates knowledge of techniques related to the use of restraint and seclusion; including restraint and seclusion reduction principles comprising skills related to prevention, de-escalation, and debriefing.

Conducts and/or participates in clients’ admissions, discharges, transfers, and orientation to the unit as necessary and in accordance with program protocols.

Provides a safe unit environment by accurately performing client safety checks, signing patients on and off the unit, observing/monitoring assigned areas and conducting searches in accordance with program standards and DMH policy.

Accompanies patients to various appointments, programs, and treatment areas and assists professional or medical staff as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated understanding of boundaries and ethics

Skilled in the ability to follow oral and written instructions/directions.

Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.

Capacity to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.

Aptitude in the use a computer to type, perform basic computer skills, procedures, and guidelines.

Skilled in making decisions and responding quickly in emergency and/or dangerous situations while remaining calm.

Talent for establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships and deal tactfully with others.

MUST BE COVID 19 FULLY VACCINATED

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward individuals with substance use disorder.

Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.

Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency is a plus.

HS Diploma or GED Required