What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Specialist - 2nd, & 3rd shift FT position at Meridian Behavioral Health?
Recovery Specialist
$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
Pay: $17/hr. up to $1.50 shift differential (varies by shift)
Location: Douglas Place, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Shifts:
Full-Time
- 2nd Shift: 12:30 PM - 11:00 PM (EOW)
- 3rd Shift: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM (EOW)
***all full-time positions will require every other weekend commitment**
Essential Duties and Competencies:
The following duties are routine for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Assist with daily activities of clients
• To transport clients for admission, discharge, medical appointment, etc.
• To provide orientation to new clients and check in personal property.
• Will provide for the client's safety by monitoring their whereabouts by making rounds, including all areas described in the Program Abuse Prevention Plan and overnight bed checks.
• Complete a DAANES report as directed.
• Interact with clients whenever possible.
• Attend shift change report meetings.
• Chart interaction with clients and observations made in the client's record.
• Attend staff meetings and In-service training.
• Distribute medications and other duties as directed and assigned by the Nurse Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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.
Skills, Knowledge, and Ability:
• Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures and socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
• Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities
• Computer skills to draft emails, memos, and reporting
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Have the ability to work independently.
• Must know and understand the implication of parts 9530.6405 to 9530.6505 (Rule 31) and Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245A (Human Services Licensing Act-HSLA), sections 626.556 (Maltreatment of Minors Act-MOMA), 626.557 (Vulnerable Act-VAA), and 626.5572 (VAA definitions).
• Ongoing training on cultural awareness and demonstrating sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.
• CPR and first aid certified.
• Computer literate.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- 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
- Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
- A job with a sense of purpose as you help people on their path to recovery
Join us and see the difference you'll make!
Meridian Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics.#MP
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