Recovery Specialist Lead
Meridian Behavioral Health
- Cedar Ridge, CA
- $21.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 2nd shift: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm & EOW
- Assist with daily activities of clients
- Lead and facilitate day-to-day activities, such as transportation
- Provide training of new staff
- To transport clients for admission, discharge, medical appointment, etc.
- To provide orientation to new clients and check in personal property.
- Will provide for the safety of the clients by monitoring their whereabouts by making rounds including all areas described in the Program Abuse Prevention Plan and overnight bed checks.
- Complete a DAANES reports as directed.
- Interact with clients whenever possible.
- Attend shift change report meetings.
- Chart interaction with clients and observations made in client’s record.
- Attend staff meetings and In-service trainings.
- Distribute medications and other duties as directed and as assigned by Nurse Manager.
- Paraprofessionals may not admit, transfer, or discharge clients. They may be directed to follow through with the process of implementation of the above by the director or designee.
- To include aiding RS supervisor with daily tasks.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Have the ability to work independently.
- Medication Certification - obtain this within four weeks of title change.
- Possess a valid driver license in good standing.
- The ability to drive a vehicle continuously for up to three hours.
- The ability to lift and move objects weighing a minimum of 25 pounds.
- Must know and understand all rules, regulations, and requirements of the assigned program.
- Minimum of one year continuing freedom from chemical use problems.
- CPR and first aid certified.
- On-going training on of cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.
- Computer literate.
- · Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
- · Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities
- · Computer skills to draft emails, memos, and reporting
- Twenty (20) days of paid time off + 6 paid holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA
- 401(k) – ROTH and traditional options
- Career path opportunities
- Discount with Verizon cell phone plans
- Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
- A job with a sense of purpose as you help people on their path to recovery
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow themMotivation : Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals