Focused Addiction Recovery LLC Recovery Support Technician Wallace, NC · Part time Company website

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At FAR, we offer comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment services in North Carolina. Our treatment center utilizes a variety of evidence-based and holistic therapy methods to help individuals overcome drug and alcohol addiction. We believe in modern best practices and, therefore, employ people who want to be at the cutting edge of this industry. We believe everyone should have an equal opportunity to lead a successful and comfortable life, including both the patients we treat and the staff we employ. We believe in second chances and a caring approach to all we do. If you are interested in a rewarding role in the substance use treatment industry, we would love to have you apply.

NOTE: This position is for our sister company Cedar Green Recovery, which provides supportive housing services for individuals with substance use disorder and who are working actively to remain sober.

If you are the type of person who is calm, cool, and collected in times of high stress and you prefer to lead others by example in being personally accountable, this might be the right job for you. The type of person who thrives in this role are firm but fair in their application of the house and program rules, and who also is compassionate and pleasant in their communication.

If this sounds like you, please submit an application. This post is a permanent post and we are always looking for talented people to join our team.

Position Overview:   

The Recovery Support Technician (RST) provides support and care for residents in a structured living environment. The RST is tasked with maintaining an inviting, comfortable, and safe environment. The RST will be working in coordination with clinical teams from outside treatment providers and medical professionals to ensure residents in the structured living environment are making consistent progress in their personal recovery journey. The RST is the first point of contact for residents for any needs while residing at the home.

 

Job Functions:   

·        May conduct supportive, non-clinical groups, including AA/NA, or other non-clinical recovery-based programs.

·        Ensure daily activity and house programming schedules are followed by residents.

·        Transport residents to scheduled program activities/events, outings, medical/dental appointments, local agencies associated with their treatment plan, and when applicable unscheduled activities that arise.

·        Participate and provide oversight during all transportation or at venues outside of the home.

·        Responsible for the safety of the residents and cleanliness of the property, through ongoing, consistent supervision of the residents.

·        Will document any necessary daily notes on all residents assigned.

·        Assisting, teaching, and mentoring residents on activities of daily living, such as laundry, hygiene, cooking, cleaning, etc.

·        Assisting residents in exercise/wellness activities (i.e., walks in the neighborhood, going to the gym).

·        Cooking, meal preparation, cleaning, basic/simple maintenance whenever necessary to ensure home is kept in pristine condition, even if residents are resistant to completing their daily chores.

·        Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualification Requirements: 

We are looking for a dynamic professional who meets the following prerequisites: 

• High School Diploma or GED required. Post secondary education preferred, but not required.
• Experience working in recovery housing, behavioral health, or substance use disorder fields preferred. 

 

Competencies: 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·        Ability to collaborate effectively with professionally licensed medical and clinical providers.

·        Understanding of electronic medical records and customer relationship management systems.

·        Ability to communicate effectively with substance use disorder patients and their loved ones.

·        Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.

·        Ability to write reports and understand clinical documentation.

·        Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

 

Language Skills:  

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret human service periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and analyze policies and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Effective English-speaking skill required.

 

Reasoning Ability: 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

 

Computer Skills:    

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a basic understanding of Electronic Medical Records; Internet software. 

 

Physical Demands:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. 

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.