POSITION TITLE: Recovery Support Technician (RST)
LOCATION: Manchester, KY
STATUS: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
PROGRAM: Freedom House SEKY
REPORTS TO: Recovery Support Technician & Peer Support Specialist Supervisor
INTRODUCTION:
Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.
BENEFITS:
Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:
Health and Wellness
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
Health and Wellness Program
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
Short Term Disability
MetLife Legal Plans
Financial Wellbeing
Competitive Compensation Packages
Life Insurance (company paid)
403b retirement plan with company fund matching
Employee discounts
*Loan forgiveness options through federal programs
(National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
*All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
Work Culture
Commitment Committee
Justice Committee
Integrity Committee
Compassion Committee
Retention Committee
Training & Development
VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program
VOA University - Staff Development
VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development
JOB SUMMARY:
The Recovery Support Technician is responsible for monitoring the functional operations of the residential program and facility. The Recovery Support Technician’s primary responsibility is safety and security of programs and clients
WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE: This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Minimum of 12 months continuous sobriety, if applicable. Two years post-secondary education is preferred. Two years prior experience in a treatment facility (or other specialized knowledge and experience) preferred. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Must have ability to be CPR and First Aid Certified upon 30 days of employment. Satisfactory criminal records check. Satisfactory sex crimes records check.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain operation control of the facility in the absence of senior staff.
- Ensure client’s compliance with Volunteers of America Mid-States policies and house rules.
- Maintain chronologically written records of events that occur during the shift.
- Maintain client sign-in/sign-out log.
- Make periodic tours of the facility and its grounds.
- Monitor the number of clients in facility and their behavior hourly.
- Complete required documentation.
- Attend training and clinical supervision.
- Provide transportation.
- Provide childcare if needed.
- Observe and report maintenance needs and safety hazards.
- Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) duties as assigned by Supervisor and PQI Committee.
- Other duties assigned.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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