Position Overview:
A Substance Abuse Worker provides basic supervision and assistance to clients of a residential substance abuse program. The Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist (APSS) provides assistance to clients of a substance abuse program using their unique lived experiences to guide and support others in some form of recovery.
Locations Available: Gathering Place, Jade House, Pearl House, IOP, RCD, Amethyst
Reports to: Director of Residential Substance Use Service
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintains a therapeutic environment:
- a. Assesses positive, negative, and/or potentially dangerous mood and behavior change. Takes steps to modify the patient's actions or alert medical professionals.
- b. Emotionally supports patients by remaining calm and professional.
- c. Uses interpersonal skills and training about de-escalation to diffuse challenging situations.
- d. Serves as a role model for the patients: in work habits (attendance, initiative, appearance, and flexibility) ii. by demonstrating the concept of being a team player in management of patient care.
- e. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient information
- Monitors and supervises patient
- Documentation:
- a. Records patient observations and documents all activity in an appropriate manner.
- b. Records and monitors data on skill acquisition and maladaptive behavior on a daily basis and transfers the files to a computer.
- c. Assists with implementation and intervention of treatment plans and documentation.
- d. Monitors client progress toward their personal goals.
- e. Charts on assigned patients according to policy and procedure. Reports to the unit nurse any significant information regarding the shift and activities.
- Participates in and leads groups and unit activities:
- a. Plans and executes activities with assigned children and adolescents during non-scheduled times and coordinates activities with Recreation Therapy staff.
- b. Plans a creative activity to be implemented in a group setting (up to 5 clients) to focus on deficit areas (3-4 times per week).
- c. Assists in therapeutic activities.
- d. Facilitates activities, including recreational therapy, designed to teach daily living skills and enhance patients' social skills.
- Staff Development, Training, and other related requirements:
- a. Maintains annual trainings (includes infection control and SCM) and follows the infection control policies by maintaining annual TB skin test.
- b. Maintains awareness of the policies related to the prevention and transmission of infection control (hand washing) and the utilization of personal protective equipment.
- Meetings:
- a. Attends staff meetings (a minimum of 8 per year) and assists with the training of new staff.
- b. Attends all mandatory trainings and meetings designated by the SBA.
- Models the mission and values of RiverValley Behavioral Health.
- Fosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
*Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist also requires Kentucky Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist (APSS) designation
- High school diploma or GED
- Must possess valid driver’s license
THIS IS A FULL-TIME (40-HR) POSITION
Full-Time Benefits
Financial Wellbeing:
- Competitive salary and generous benefits package
- 403b and Other Retirement Planning
- Benevolence Fund
Health and Wellness:
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including dental and vision.
- Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and other support
- Wellness initiatives
Professional Development:
- Ongoing training programs.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Work-Life Balance:
- Generous paid time off, including holidays and vacation days.
- Paid sick days.
Additional Perks:
- Referral Bonuses
- Employee discount programs with partner companies.
- Social events, team-building activities, and company-wide events.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Owensboro, KY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person