Recovery Support Specialist - 11p-7a

The Recovery and / or Peer Support Specialist is responsible for aiding clients in a variety of ways that enhance their recovery and promote overall wellness for a successful recovery. The Recovery and / or Peer Support Specialist provides peer support through lived experiences and assists in navigating the behavioral health system in the process of the client's recovery. In addition, the Recovery and / or Peer Support Specialist may assist in activities of daily living and ensuring a safe and clean environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Consistently provides supervision for assigned clients

Clearly documents observations of client behavior

Ensures safety of clients

Facilitates, or assists in facilitating groups under direction of supervisor

Escorts clients to events away from the facility such as recreational and other activities

Consistently records and / or reports to their supervisor on any treatments, results, observations, client complaints, and other pertinent information regarding the condition of the clients

Demonstrates the ability to communicate the status of the clients condition accurately, timely and legibly

Recognizes changes in clients affect, behavior, mood and level of suicidality or self-harm

Notifies supervisor of clients with potential risk of injury due to falls, self-destructive, or assaultive behavior

Utilizes most facilitative measures to de-escalate clients, such as 1 : 1 conversation ("1 : 1"), diversional activities, groups, peer support, or decreased stimuli

Is available for 1 : 1 interaction with clients

Assists in providing intervention and / or management of inappropriate behavior

Prioritizes interventions, as trained, in rapidly changing client situations

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of universal precautions, infection control and isolation techniques

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of client rights, advanced directives and ethical issues for all specific groups, and maintain confidentiality

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide a safe environment of care and recognize safety risks / considerations

Performs other duties as assigned / necessary

Minimum Requirements :

High school diploma or equivalent required

Minimum of 1 year experience in a related field

Experience in verbal de-escalation, crisis and suicide prevention, and trauma informed care in a related field preferred

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit / provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits :

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.