Recovery Support Specialist I

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE P rovides support for and monitors client activities as well as observes behavior of clients residing in Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services and Behavioral Health. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION S amaritan Treatment and Recovery Services provide a continuum of substance use services to adults and their families. Members of the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery team work in a multi-disciplinary approach, in both residential and outpatient settings providing evidenced, trauma informed treatment. EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS H igh School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Healthcare Provider BLS required. Experience working in a fast-paced environment required. If a graduate of STARS , must have a minimum of one (1) year from completion of the program to be eligible for hire. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen. Successful completion of Food Handler's course or ServSafe certification required within 30 days of hire. Enrollment in a college level degree program and working towards gaining certification in a Human Services related field preferred. Experience in a health care setting preferred. If responsible for driving SHS vehicles, successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS V ehicles application process required. KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES K nowledge of substance use disorders and recovery. Strong observational skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS R arely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 – 100% of the time) CLIMB - STAIRS WALK - INCLINE CLIMB - LADDER LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20-40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs SQUAT R epetitive ROTATE TRUNK S itting ROTATE TRUNK S tanding PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force) PULL (40-60 pounds force) SIT LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds SQUAT S tatic (hold > 30 sec) BEND FORWARD at waist MANUAL DEXTERITY H ands/wrists REACH - Forward REACH - Upward GRASP H and/Fist FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH F ingers PUSH (0-20 pounds force) STAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACE N one specified