RT/TH Support Specialist Part-Time (HLC)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

As the RT/TH Support Specialist, you will provide basic monitoring of clients physical/medical status. Observe clients returning to the building, conduct urine drug screens and breathalyze clients as needed. Keep clients accountable with facility policies and expectations. Provide a caring and safe environment for each client. Teach educational classes as scheduled. Assist the medical staff on duty. Monitors clients progress towards goals and properly document client status in the electronic medical record system While ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Position requires a background check to be completed and all background check results will be reviewed.
Capable of communicating and interacting with people comfortably, with warmth, understanding, acceptance, empathy, and compassion.
If in recovery, must demonstrate at least two years of sobriety with evidence of emotional and social stability.
Flexibility with schedule including weekends and evenings
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard
Must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.
Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
If in recovery must demonstrate a minimum of 2 years sobriety including emotional and social stability
Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
May require bending, squatting, walking.
May require standing for extended

Nice To Haves

ICCADA certification a plus but not required
Bilingual and able to read write and speak Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Breathalyze and observe urine drug screens for clients in current treatment programs
Monitor hallways and oversee activities to ensure clients remain in assigned areas
Oversee and monitor morning reflections if this occurs during shift to assure optimum outcomes
Perform searches of clients’ property when necessary or directed
Provide support, encouragement, and compassion to clients as the work toward achieving their goals. Provide guidance while expecting consumer self-responsibility
Complete hourly bed checks to ensure all clients remain in their assigned rooms and within their assigned departments
Assist to ensure that living areas are always meeting facility standards
Assist in the admission and discharge process; clean mattresses and pillows with disinfectant after each client discharge; provide clean linen to clients, and assisting Security Monitors in the Welcome Center
Facilitate a comprehensive transfer of information from one shift to the next
Provide needed documentation regarding accomplishment of treatment goals as directed by Case Manager and/or Counselor
Attend clinical staff meetings, monthly in-service meetings, department staff meetings and others as directed
Maintains client confidentiality of all client information according to Federal, State, and The Salvation Army standards, policies, and procedures
Accompany client to meals, medication, and/or activity times
Contribute to a positive work environment
Other tasks as assigned by leadership