Recovery Assistant

Position Summaries / Objective :

The Recovery Assistant is employed for the purpose of supporting the multiple needs of the Gaiser Center's programs that help individuals overcome addiction. The RA position is entry-level and includes a training and orientation program to introduce new hires to the daily operations of the Center.

This position provides 24-hour coverage to the Gaiser Center Inpatient Program.

Shifts are : Sunday through Saturday - Daylight, Afternoon, and Evening / Overnight Shifts

Organization Responsibilities :

• Comply with Federal confidentiality rule (42 CFR Part 2). The Federal rule prohibits you from making any disclosure of confidential information unless further disclosure is expressly permitted by the written consent of the person to whom it pertains or as otherwise permitted by 42 CFR Part 2.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Promote and follow safe working practices and take necessary steps to prevent injuries

Position Responsibilities :

• Review / discuss shift change report every shift change
• Regularly review client logbook and update client logbook for client observations
• Completion of assigned tasks on daily schedule
• Transport clients in Gaiser Center vehicles
• Food Preparation for clients
• Intake and log client's belongings upon arrival
• Monitor clients both at the facility and off the premises while on your shift
• Process new clients using new client check-in sheet
• Administer testing to clients upon admission and / or as directed by nurse / counselor
• Monitor and log client medication usage in accordance with the agency's self-medication administration policy
• Attending and participate in staff meetings, conferences, staff development trainings, etc.
• Regularly perform checks on client rooms and redirects clients as needed
• Monitor daily client ADL performance and assist in weekly big clean group
• Clean client rooms and wash linens (night shift) following discharge (coordinate w / other shifts)
• Cleaning (daily : restrooms, offices, running sweeper; time permitting complete task from monthly cleaning sheet)
• Monitor evening snack and clean up
• Mail pickup and deliver interoffice mail between facilities
• Review security cameras upon request of counselors and document if needed
• Monitor facility safety systems and emergency procedures
• Keep vans clean and tidy. Maintain mileage logs. Maintain gasoline levels in vans

As Needed

• Perform fire drills at least monthly
• Snow removal / salt surfaces as needed
• Complete incident reports as needed
• Run life skills groups as needed
• Work at all GAC locations
• Outside maintenance (i.e. raking, lawn care, sweeping; time permitting cleaning outside area at Liberty Street location)
• Cooking / food prep as needed
• Any other job-related duty as assigned

Qualifications

• Prior residential aide experience preferred
• Must be energetic and able to multitask
• Must be responsible, reliable, and able to act ethically without direct supervision
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to crisis situations and make good decisions under stress
• Must be able to work all shifts

Profile / Other Competencies :

• Have a valid PA driver's license in good standing

Working Conditions :

Office conditions represent the primary working environment.

Must be flexible in regards to days and hours worked.

NOTE : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with the job. Additional functions may be required to meet company objectives.

• Pre-employment Drug Testing
• Satisfactory Criminal Background Check