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Position: Recovery Assistant - Daylight 

Reports To: RA Manager

Department: Inpatient

FLSA: Hourly Non-Exempt

Join a Mission-Driven Organization That Makes a Difference!

The Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Addiction Center is a nonprofit addiction treatment organization that has been serving individuals and families affected by substance use disorders since 1971. As the region's longest-running addiction treatment program and a Pennsylvania Center of Excellence for opioid use disorder treatment, Gaiser Center provides compassionate, evidence-based care through inpatient and outpatient services. Our holistic, trauma-informed approach addresses the physical, emotional, mental, and social aspects of recovery while supporting clients and their families throughout the healing process.

Position Summary/Objective:

The Recovery Assistant is employed for the purpose of supporting the multiple needs of the Gaiser Center's Butler programs that help individuals overcome addiction. The RA position is entry-level and includes a training and orientation program to introduce new hires to the daily operations of the Center.

Schedule

• Full-Time ($18.00 per hour)
• Provides 24-hour coverage to the Gaiser Center Inpatient Program
• Shifts: 11:00am - 7:00pm (Monday-Friday)
• Must be open to cover 6:00am-2:00pm as needed

Organization Responsibilities:

• Comply with Federal confidentiality rule (42 CFR Part 2). The Federal rule prohibits you from making any disclosure of confidential information unless further disclosure is expressly permitted by the written consent of the person to whom it pertains or as otherwise permitted by 42 CFR Part 2.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Promote and follow safe working practices and take necessary steps to prevent injuries

Position Responsibilities:

• Review/discuss shift change report every shift change
• Regularly review client logbook and update client logbook for client observations
• Completion of assigned tasks on daily schedule
• Transport clients in Gaiser Center vehicles
• Food Preparation for clients
• Intake and log client's belongings upon arrival
• Monitor clients both at the facility and off the premises while on your shift
• Process new clients using new client check-in sheet
• Administer testing to clients upon admission and/or as directed by nurse/counselor
• Monitor and log client medication usage in accordance with the agency's self-medication administration policy
• Attending and participate in staff meetings, conferences, staff development trainings, etc.
• Regularly perform checks on client rooms and redirects clients as needed
• Monitor daily client ADL performance and assist in weekly big clean group
• Clean client rooms and wash linens (night shift) following discharge (coordinate w/ other shifts)
• Cleaning (daily: restrooms, offices, running sweeper; time permitting complete task from monthly cleaning sheet)
• Monitor evening snack and clean up
• Mail pickup and deliver interoffice mail between facilities
• Review security cameras upon request of counselors and document if needed
• Monitor facility safety systems and emergency procedures
• Keep vans clean and tidy. Maintain mileage logs. Maintain gasoline levels in vans

As Needed

• Perform fire drills at least monthly
• Snow removal/salt surfaces as needed
• Complete incident reports as needed
• Run life skills groups as needed
• Work at all GAC locations
• Outside maintenance (i.e. raking, lawn care, sweeping; time permitting cleaning outside area at Liberty Street location)
• Cooking/food prep as needed
• Any other job-related duty as assigned

Qualifications:

• Prior residential aide experience preferred
• Must be energetic and able to multitask
• Must be responsible, reliable, and able to act ethically without direct supervision
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to crisis situations and make good decisions under stress
• Must be able to work all shifts

Profile/Other Competencies:

• Have a valid PA driver's license in good standing
• High School Diploma

Working Conditions:

• Office conditions represent the primary working environment.
• Must be flexible in regards to days and hours worked.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job. Additional functions may be required to meet organization objectives.

We Offer Great Benefits!

• Dental, Health, and Vision Insurance
• FREE Life Insurance
• FREE Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Family Benefits Available
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays

Supplemental Benefits:

• Short Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Care Insurance
• Cancer Protection Assurance

Retirement Benefits:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan

Your Growth Matters

We are committed to supporting our employees through ongoing training and professional development opportunities. To help you grow in your career, we offer tuition reimbursement and cover the cost of approved professional trainings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Ready to Join Our Team?

Apply today! We look forward to learning more about you and the unique skills you'll bring to our team.

• Pre-employment Drug Testing
• Satisfactory Criminal Background Check