Job Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Reports to: Program Management
Summary: Works with Residential Program Manager, Executive Staff, and other Program staff to ensure residential patients receive appropriate care including basic needs, counseling and Christian education, work training, and support in identifying, addressing and overcoming obstacles which could prevent them from ultimately living sober, independent lives in the community. Contributes to direction and accomplishment of Mission functions and operations as needed.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Serves as primary coach, and member of treatment team in residential program
- Develop relationships with and invest in the lives of each team member, including counseling and spiritual formation, and offer ongoing encouragement and support in helping each patient accomplish personal goals.
- Help assess and reassess patients’ needs (physical, emotional, spiritual) in communication with other staff and counselors.
- Administers medication to clients as required and in accordance with the Mission’s procedures
- Teach classes, lead devotions, and/or lead worship as needed.
- Train patients in workstation assignments and participate in Mission operations with patients as needed.
- Administer medication to patients as required and in accordance with the Mission’s procedures
- Ensure the overall security, safety and cleanliness of the Mission.
- Document patient progress in EHR.
- Participate in regular Team meetings, staff meetings and planning retreats.
- Effectively communicate the expectations for all patients.
- Communicate often and effectively with other team leaders to make sure all patients are assigned to areas that best meet the needs of all.
- Work to resolve conflicts in a straightforward and timely manner.
- Collaborate and communicate with appropriate staff to ensure timely and descriptive reporting of behavioral issues, complete all UDSs and BACs, and promote engagement in treatment.
- Respond to any incidents, which may include the completion of incident reports at the time of or immediately following an incident, notification of necessary internal stakeholders, and involvement of emergency authorities.
- Assist in training new direct care staff members, as needed.
- Any other duties assigned by the supervising staff.
Skills / Requirements:
- Lived experience in addiction recovery (2+ years).
- 2+ years of experience in a Peer Support role.
- Has the desire to serve God through the Mission’s work.
- Exhibits leadership, good judgment, sensitivity, and compassion.
- Has strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability and emotional intelligence to work in an unpredictable, crisis response, and team-oriented setting.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the program, policies, and procedures of the Mission.
- Willing to work a flexible schedule.
- Maintains a respectful and considerate relationship with patients and staff regardless of race, gender, age, appearance, or circumstances.
- Willingness to receive instruction, guidance and ongoing training in addictions treatment, counseling and listening skills, and community social service providers.
- Self-directed/motivated and ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, with commitment to spirit of teamwork and greater good of the Mission community.
- Must be proficient enough with computers and applications including Microsoft Outlook Email and Calendar, Word, and other 3rd party applications for time records, training, and electronic health record documentation.
- Must complete background check and be cleared to work in human service programs.
Credential/Education Requirements:
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist status
- Registered Peer Supervisor status (or willing to secure certification)
- Certified Medication Technician (CMT) certified.
- CPR/First Aide Certified
- Certified in Narcan administration.
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Valid driver's license (required)
Physical requirements:
· Ability to lift 30 pounds. Standing and/or walking up to 90% of the time
Equal Opportunity Employer: Westminster Rescue Mission (WRM) will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, disability, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. WRM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a Peer Recovery Specialist Certification
- Do you have Registered Peer Supervisor Certification
- Do you have a CMT License
- Do you have 2+ years experience in addiction and recovery setting
- Have you been in recovery for 2+ Years
Work Location: In person
