Recovery Assistant

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charleston county governmentNorth Charleston (SC)

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities

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About the role

Job TitleThis position monitors the safety of and provides support to patients in a residential drug and alcohol treatment center. The work schedule is 12-hour shifts and includes alternating weekends and holidays. Day and night shifts are available.

STARTING HOURLY: $16.00 DAY SHIFTSTARTING HOURLY: $17.00 NIGHT SHIFTContinuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from service, program and agency earnings.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED: APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELYDuties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include but are not limited to: Observing patients, listening to their concerns, recording your observations; Excellent customer service skills; Assisting agency medical and nursing staff; Transporting patients to and from various destinations in a 15-person passenger van; De-escalating situations; Maintaining a safe and secure treatment environment through completion of room and belonging searches, safety inspections, and reporting of safety issues; Role modeling pro-social attitudes and behaviors to the patient population; Assisting patients in maintaining their activities of daily living (eating, hygiene, maintaining a clean living space, etc.); Orienting new patients to the treatment program; Working collegially with the nursing, medial and clinical staffs.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications/Education: High School Diploma/GED; With agency support, must obtain a Substance Abuse Specialist (SAS) certification within 3 years of hire; Will be expected to obtain and maintain CPR certification; A valid SC Driver's license; Copy of SC DMV 10 year driving record that includes no current suspensions; Basic computer skills; Experience working in a residential treatment setting preferred.

Benefits: Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

Health, Dental, Vision and Life InsuranceOptional Life and Disability InsuranceOptional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
Annual and Sick Leave
Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement PlanPolice Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
Optional Deferred Compensation Program
Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Well-being Program

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