Support Specialist/Recovery Technician - Nurse Office
Company: RS Eden
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
** Support Specialist/Recovery Technician - Nurse Office****Job
Category****:** Recovery/SUD Treatment Services **Requisition
Number****:** SUPPO01007 Showing 1 location **Job
Details****Description**We are searching for a **Support
Specialist** to work in our recovery services for men and women
with substance use disorders which includes a continuum of
residential and outpatient treatment.The **Support Specialist** is
responsible for directly supervising resident actions and
movements, thus assuring that all program rules and regulations and
contracting sources are followed. The Support Specialist serves as
a liaison between resident and case management staff. He/she
informally guides and supports residents and acts as the ongoing
contact for residents. The person is responsible for maintaining
accountability and a positive atmosphere that promotes client
motivation and change. He/she also maintains fire, housekeeping,
and sanitation regulations. As needed, the person will also be
responsible for completing various duties for nonresidential
clients.**Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am -
4:00pm****RESPONSIBILITIES*** Monitors house activities while
directly supervising resident actions and movements. Assures that
program clients follow all program rules and regulations.* Handles
discipline of program residents in the event of major/minor program
violations.* Maintains security, safety, and sanitation of the
facility in accordance with policy and any ordinances/laws
pertaining to the facility. This includes conducting rounds of the
facility on a regular basis.* Conducts intakes for new residents,
including obtaining background information, explanation of program
rules and expectations, and orientation of the facility.* Exercises
responsible communication with clients and staff including
maintaining daily log, recording client data on bed check sheet,
completing incident reports as needed, making appropriate telephone
contacts, maintaining client confidentiality, and any other
designated record keeping.* Performs searches of facility and
residents and their belongings as needed or scheduled.* Maintains
ethical practices in relationships with clients (PREA compliance),
staff, outside individuals, and community agencies.* Provides
clients with guidance and support on an informal basis as needed.
Serves as a liaison between clients and case managers, while
serving as the ongoing contact to the clients.* Collects urinalysis
samples (same sex clients) and perform random breath analysis test
to assigned residential and nonresidential clients.**REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS*** High School Diploma/GED* One year free of
problematic substance use**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** Bachelors
degree in human services or related field* Experience with
substance use treatment, criminal justice, or related field* Clear
and professional communication skills, including both oral and
written* Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds with
multiple individual and systemic barriers to success* Leadership
skills and the capability of working alone with very little
supervision* Ability to act as a positive and supportive presence
for program client with a highly professional approach and a
commitment to person-centered careJoin a team whose innovative work
addresses the complex and intersecting challenges of addiction,
homelessness, disability, poverty, and criminal justice
involvement. RS EDEN promotes recovery and resilience in our
clients as they build new beginnings through these person-centered
programs, including residential and outpatient substance abuse
treatment for men, women, and women with children; reentry halfway
houses and community supervision for men and women; and supportive
housing and housing stability services programs. Our team provides
creative solutions that support individual and community safety as
well as holistic wellness and recovery.**We offer competitive
compensation and benefits package including:**Health, Dental, and
Vision. Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term disability insurance.
Retirement plan with company contribution Generous paid time off 10
annual holidaysAA/EEO**Qualifications****Skills****Behaviors****:**
**Motivations****:** **Education****Experience****Licenses &
Certifications**
Keywords: RS Eden, Minneapolis , Support Specialist/Recovery Technician - Nurse Office, Healthcare , Minneapolis, Minnesota
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