Overnight Recovery Support Specialist (PA)
Reports to: Program Manager
Hours: Part-time Overnight. 10PM-6AM (16-21 hours per week)
Be a part of a team that focuses on hope, transformation and recovery every day! Join Casa Treatment Center as we support women battling addiction.
The Overnight Recovery Support Specialist supports the operation of the Residential Treatment program by assisting the staff and clients. This is a great position if you are seeking field hours to become a Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor. You may also have opportunities for clinical supervision!
The Recovery Support Specialist is a part-time position that requires working overnight weekends and some weeknight. This team member will occasionally be working with clients in emotionally charged situations and must be comfortable and able to maintain composure. They must be able to immediately identify the appropriate staff member to assist client in stabilization during these charged situations.
Essential Job Duties
- Conduct routine Urinalysis (UA) and breathalyzer tests and prepares lab sheet and testing materials in compliance with Casa UA testing policies and procedures.
- Conduct non-technical routine laboratory tests and procedures under the direction of professional staff.
- Open, separate, number, and arrange specimens for laboratory examination and trace results.
- Maintain simple laboratory records and inventory for supplies and reagents.
- Observe and document quality assurance records, as indicated.
- May be required to facilitate medication monitoring, which includes observing and documenting the clients’ self-administering of medication.
- Regularly walk through the property while checking on clients to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the facility. Complete and document shift checks as defined by the daily monitoring log.
- Report any identified safety concerns or potential hazards on campus to the appropriate staff.
- Identify clients in distress and contact the Clinical Director to assist the client in emotional regulation and stabilization.
- Scan documents to the Electronic Health Record, print sign-in sheets and daily schedules, and answer incoming calls.
- Assists with client intake, program activities, and general office duties as directed by the management staff.
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Registered with one of the three state authorized AOD agencies: CCAPP, CAADE, and CADTP is preferred.
- Must have computer skills required to be proficient in daily job functions and the ability to multitask and prioritize.
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Negative TB test
- Valid CA Driver’s License
- Drug/alcohol testing
- COVID-19 protocols in place; we always require temperature checks and mask use. Face shields available
- This position requires that the employee be able to walk up and down stairs and lift 20 lbs.
- Working knowledge of the field of alcoholism and substance abuse treatment and prevention preferred
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Valid CA Driver’s License (Must have a driving record with 2 points or less on your license)
- Ability to take and pass drug/alcohol test on a regular basis
- This position requires that the employee be able to walk up and down stairs and lift 20 lbs.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of duties being performed by people assigned to this job classification and position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the employee. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed to address agency initiatives.
Staff must adhere to the overall agency policies, procedures, guidelines, and philosophy of our program including being a positive role model for participants. Discretion must always be maintained, protecting participant confidentiality is of primary importance.
Casa Treatment Center is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or equal veteran status.
