Recovery Support Staff (Venice, CA)

Recovery Support Staff (Venice, CA)ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides patient supervision in a safe, therapeutic setting.

Utilizes and promotes the appropriate treatment model with all patients. Conducting appropriate interventions and providing support.

Observing and documenting relevant patient information and behaviors. Ensuring communication lines between all departments (clinical, medical, culinary, administrative?etc)

Ensures that patients adhere to the day-to-day program schedule while providing scheduled group services to patients.

Maintains accurate documentation in electronic healthcare record, staff log, charts, medication log, facility forms, and/or other reports in a timely manner.

Supervises patients in the self-administration of medication and documents appropriately ? complete medication inventories under the supervision of the nursing department.

Provides safe, timely, and supervised the transportation of patients to off-site appointments or activities

Conducts and documents patient checks and counts.

Conducts routine facility checks to ensure facility safety and security. Including patient and property searches

Conducts and documents urine testing

Attends all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House and state licensing requirements, completes all training on time

Attends and participates in program and all staff meetings

Adheres to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for others

Assumes lead duties for shift(s) as assigned

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS

The RSS 1 shall possess a

High school diploma or its equivalent; and be registered as an Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Counselor recognized by The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). or

The RSS II shall possess a

Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent; and be Certified as an Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Counselor recognized by The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).

Preferred six months prior experience in a related field.

Must maintain a valid California Drivers' License, have proof of automobile insurance and maintain a safe driving record based on Phoenix House policy

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated commitment and adherence to Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values: I CARE For? Integrity, Collaboration Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward-Thinking

Proficiency in MS Office systems

Ability to utilize an electronic healthcare record

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced changing environment

Ability to establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with patients

Ability to model positive behavior and demeanor

Understanding of addiction, co-occurring models, and treatment modalities

Understanding of patient development and family systems

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Ability to be flexible; problem solver, self-directed; customer service-oriented, and collaborative

Skills and ability to engage and develop a rapport with patients and families of various backgrounds

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Job location: Venice, CAJob number: 242Phoenix House is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Click https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf to learn more.