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The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

Recovery Support Specialist 3pm-11pm

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$37,021 / year median in Pennsylvania

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview Maintains a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for residents. Evaluates behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provides input. Works together as a treatment team to effectively meet the needs of the residents. Facilitates Daily Living and Life Skills groups as required. Responsibilities
  • Listens to clients concerning all areas of treatment
  • Maintains safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for clients including crisis intervention.
  • Insures and trains clients on program expectations and responsibilities, including detail assignments
  • Orient new clients to unit, program, and milieu.
  • Communicates with staff either verbally or in written communication logs.
  • Attends program meetings.
  • Attends trainings as determined by Harbor Light Center leadership
  • Evaluates behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provides input.
  • Assists with interventions with clients including but not limited to:o helping with medication,o pass times o facilitating daily living and life skills groups.
  • Transports clients for drop off and pick up as needed including, but not limited to the following: o recovery meetings o store runs, o discharges.
  • Perform monthly fire drill according to DDAP regulations.
  • Administer, collect, and record results of client drug urine testing as directed and/or per program requirements.
  • Clerical and safety/security duties as assigned.
  • Complete daily documentation on all facilitated groups. Notes will be turned in to the Program Manager by the end of the shift for review and filing.
  • Always ensures the safety and security of the residents and facility.
  • Additional tasks as appropriate as program develops
Additional Responsibilities:
  • On occasion, maybe interact alone and/or supervise the children of client families
  • Other duties as assigned as the program develops. Qualifications
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of substance abuse treatment and recovery
  • PA Mandated and Permissive Reporting and The Salvation Army's KeepSAfe training required.
Education and Experience:
  • Knowledge of and experience with recovery
  • 1-2 year's experience in related field, a plus
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • All three PA Clearances required upon employment and thereafter upon renewal date: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Request for Criminal Record, and Fingerprint based federal criminal history.
  • References required.