Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Now starting at $18.90 an hour with additional evening, overnight, and weekend differentials!
ASAC (Area Substance Abuse Council) is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Recovery Support Professionals . Together, we empower individuals on their transformative journey towards a life free of substance use. Join us and be part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team that provides a supportive environment and implements evidence-based interventions, equipping patients with the skills they need for lasting change.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provide a consistent level of supervision for patients outside patient treatment sessions. Monitor behaviors and conversations during mealtimes, ensuring patients eat well-balanced meals. Document observations as required in the patient’s case files and complete all other forms as directed by the Recovery Support Supervisor.
- Facilitate educational sessions and / or skill development programming with patients as needed.
- Ensure that the medication storage area is secured and that patients are monitored when they take medications.
- Report all patient injuries and critical incidents according to ASAC policies and procedures.
- Conduct patient urinalyses following the agency policies and procedures.
- Provide patient transportation as needed to meetings, appointments and medical treatment according to ASAC procedures.
- Assist patients in on-site games, crafts, or recreation activities and transport (if need be) patients to off-site recreational areas according to the weekly treatment schedule.
- Maintain an orderly facility in collaboration with facilities staff by monitoring and assisting patients to make their beds, clean their rooms, clean sinks and tubs, empty trash, clean windows, floors, and carpets, monitor kitchen / dining room clean up, etc.
- Monitor all facility security systems to ensure that all patients / visitors are in appropriate areas, at appropriate times, and follow confidentiality guidelines. Ensure all bedrooms are locked at appropriate times and key control is maintained.
- Safely operate a vehicle for job-related travel, such as transporting clients, attending off-site meetings, and visiting community partners or service locations.
General Areas of Responsibility
Understand and uphold ASAC’s mission.Adhere to ASAC policies and procedures, and to all applicable city, state and federal laws, CARF and other regulations.Maintain strict confidentiality, in accordance with HIPAA and 42CFR.Display a professional attitude towards and treat all other employees, referral sources, funders, volunteers, visitors, patients and their families with dignity and respect at all times.Demonstrates good communication with, including but not limited to, supervisor, colleagues, co-workers, patient / family members, community members, management staff, and other stakeholders.Demonstrate good attendance and punctuality for all work-related events.Demonstrate involvement as a team member, regardless of where primary duties lie, by positively contributing to the overall agency operations.Submit paperwork and meet job responsibility deadlines as assigned.Maintain all required / applicable licenses, certifications and related CEUs.Know and perform job duties in a safe manner.Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisors and / or management staff.Why Choose ASAC :
Joining ASAC means becoming an agent of lasting change. Your dedication, compassion, and expertise will contribute to building healthier communities, one individual at a time. Your work will create a ripple effect, positively impacting not only the lives of our patients but also their families, friends, and the wider community.
Requirements :
High school diploma / GED.Genuine desire to help others.Stable job history.Valid driver's license and ability to pass an extensive background check.Education or experience in a human service field or residential treatment environment is preferred, but not required. We believe in the potential of individuals committed to learning and growing in this vital role.Salary and Benefits :
At ASAC, we value and appreciate our dedicated professionals. As a Recovery Support Professional, you'll start with an hourly rate of $18.90, with additional evening, overnight, and weekend differentials . Full-time staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA), company-paid life / AD&D / short and long-term disability insurance, voluntary life insurance, and access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). All staff, both full-time and part-time, are eligible for paid holidays, a 403(b) retirement plan with a match, and generous vacation, personal time, and sick leave plans.
Join us now and be part of the ASAC team as a Recovery Support Professional. Apply today!
ASAC is an equal opportunity employer.