Charleston County Government Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Location: Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Categories: Sanitation and Solid Waste
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: Jul 14, 2024
Job Description:
Recovery Assistant - Night Shift
Description
Description
This position monitors the safety of and provides support to clients in a residential drug and alcohol treatment center during the night shift. Weekend and holiday shifts are also required.
STARTING HOURLY: $17.00
Chosen candidates will be required to work at least 50% of monthly weekends. Holidays are rotated.
Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from service, program and agency earnings.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:
Observing patients, listening to their concerns, recording your observations;
Excellent customer services skills;
Assisting agency medical and nursing staff;
Taking patient vital signs;
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 should they arise;
Role model 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 milieu;
Working collegially with the nursing, medial and clinical staffs.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications/Education:
High School Diploma/GED;
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 suspensions during that time;
Basic computer skills.
Current SAS and/or experience working in a residential treatment setting preferred.
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Optional Life and Disability Insurance
Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
Annual and Sick Leave
Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
Optional Deferred Compensation Program
Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training