The heart of our mission is to demonstrate Christ’s love and justice by caring in faith for the human family. We change lives by helping and employing people of all backgrounds.
5 Door Recovery, a program within Catholic Charities, has an immediate opening for an Overnight Clinical Support Specialist. The Overnight Clinical Support Specialist is responsible for providing overnight supervision and support of residents at 5 Door Recovery and providing thorough communication with the treatment team. Services delivered must be consistent with state and federal regulations, the established care delivery model, and the general operating philosophy and agency values.
This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team that makes a real difference in the lives of others!
Starting pay is $21.15 per hour, with a cost differential for hours worked on the weekends, commensurate with experience. This is a 12-hour per week position on Sunday's from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am.
Benefits:
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Health
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Dental
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Vision
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Life, AD&D, Long Term Disability
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Short Term Disability (working 20+ hours)
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Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance (working 20+ hours)
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FSAs and HSA
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403(b) Retirement Plan (with 6% company match after 1 year)
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PTO (working 20+ hours)
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10 Holidays (working 20+ hours)
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Employee Referral Programs
Direct Support Specialist Principal Accountabilities
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Provides a welcoming, positive, and supportive presence for all residents, demonstrating interest in and availability to residents.
- Administers urinalysis and breathalyzer tests to residents as needed.
- Answers main door and telephone; monitors residents’ bags and mail for contraband; monitors residents’ breaks taken outside, and monitors outside cameras for suspicious activity
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Provides medication monitoring and related documentation; dispenses medications to residents and accurately records; assists the medical case manager in checking in medications and creating Medication Administration Records.
- In accordance with established documentation guidelines, documents for each resident in End of Shift Summaries and individualized Daily Notes observations of residents’ attitudes toward treatment and recovery, interactions with peers, compliance with rules and regulations, and other relevant information; completes discharge documents when a resident either voluntarily or involuntarily terminates services.
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Performs assigned housekeeping and maintenance activities including serving meals, loading dishwasher/sanitizer, sanitizing high-touch surfaces and participates in the inspection of residents’ rooms for cleanliness and contraband.
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Performs informal counseling with residents as needed and documents appropriately.
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Ensures that residents are aware of program expectations and scheduling, providing prompts and encouragement to residents who are not following expectations; responsible for discipline and issuing violations if necessary.
Direct Support Specialist Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Certified Recovery Coach or Certified Peer Support Specialist credential preferred but not required.
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Valid driver’s license, automobile, and sufficient insurance to meet agency requirements unless exempted prior to employment.
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Familiarity with co-occurring disorders, i.e., mental health substance use disorders, and general recovery principles.
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Strong leadership, problem-solving, and crisis management skills.
- Demonstrated skills in active listening and supportive counseling with positive, professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Clear understanding of boundaries related to personal recovery, 12-step self-help, and professional treatment.
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Solid time management and organizational skills.
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Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
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Familiarity with Electronic Health Records preferred.
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Bilingual, especially Spanish-speaking abilities preferred.
Direct Support Specialist Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and to move quickly between tasks.
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Ability to hear and converse on the phone and in person.
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Ability to see fine print and to use the computer.
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Ability to safely lift of 25 pounds
- Ability to bend/twist and crouch when performing various job tasks.
Catholic Charities is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining an atmosphere of equity and inclusion. We want our staff and programming to reflect the rich culture and diversity of our state and actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We serve and employ persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Employees do not have to be Catholic to work for Catholic Charities. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and maintaining an atmosphere of diversity and inclusion.
