Recovery Advocate - 3rd Shift
Bethany Christian Services
- Oconomowoc, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Participate in staff trainings on topics including substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, evidence-based treatments , client privacy policies, non-violent crisis prevention and intervention, and successfully implement this knowledge on the job;
- Actively participate in assigned activities with clients, and encourage positive interaction and growth among the residents;
- Successfully follow the treatment plan guidelines;
- Responsible for medication observation, documentation on Medication Administration Records, order refills, controlled substance count, receiving and inventorying pharmacy deliveries, communication with the provider pharmacy, and reconciling medication count discrepancies;
- Documents resident symptoms and medication efficacy;
- Conducts random urinalysis and breathalyzer tests, COVID tests, and other tests as needed;
- Intervene in client interactions and activities in a caring and consistent manner when the need arises;
- Assist in crisis prevention and management as needed, following the nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) practices;
- Oversee the residents' daily routines to include but not limited to meal time, study time, outings, bedtime, assigned jobs, and other residential activities;
- Serve as an advocate for residents by identifying strengths and issues or behaviors that would warrant attention during treatment;
- Provide resident advocacy at staff meetings by updating the team on information related to needs, behaviors, and interactions with peers and staff, to help inform the treatment planning process;
- Accompany clients to off-campus activities as assigned;
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent;
- Demonstrated ability to treat patients with dignity and empathy while holding them accountable to program rules and expectations;
- Strong listening and communication skills;
- Prior experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders, preferred but not required;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Must demonstrate ability to provide consistently excellent and compassionate customer service;
- Ability to work independently to complete assignments;
- Ability to exercise a high level of professionalism and confidentiality with client health information;
- Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
- Demonstrated temperament to work and care for women with substance use and co- occurring mental health disorders and their children in a residential setting;
- Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions;
- Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
- Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite;
- Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
- Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
- Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith and Mission Statement.