The Recovery Specialist provides direct and indirect services to meet the physical and psychological needs of clients, establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships and acting as a role model. Responsibilities include documenting client activities, assisting with admissions/discharges, collecting specimens, obtaining vital signs, and assisting clients during meals and outings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent, be at least eighteen years old, and be proficient in reading, speaking, and writing English. Preferred qualifications include one year of experience with psychiatric clients and certification as a CNA or equivalent, along with a valid driver's license and willingness to drive clients.
The Recovery Specialist is the treatment team member who is responsible for providing care to meet the physical and psychological needs of clients through providing direct and indirect services.
Shifts Available: On-Call | Shifts and days vary as needed
Saturday NOC-
Expected starting wage range is $21.91 - $22.80. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire.
Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
Qualifications
One (1) year of experience with nursing and/or psychiatric clients in a clinic, hospital or a long-term care facility is preferred.
Knowledge of basic psychiatric and nursing skills, including nursing interventions is essential.
Certification as a CNA or its equivalent is acceptable documentation of nursing skills knowledge.
A High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required. Good communication skills and a desire to work with severely mentally impaired adults is crucial.
Incumbents must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and be proficient in reading, speaking and writing English.
Applicant must be finger printed, and receive clearance from the Department of Justice.
Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
Performance standards
Mission, values and beliefs
Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients, the public and other staff members.
Quality and quantity of work
Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
Establishes and maintains and co-facilitates a therapeutic relationship with clients and acts as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem solving and coping with the disabilities associated with mental illness.
Attends and participates in community meetings and groups.
Documents client activities of daily living, response to interventions, and significant behavior changes as appropriate.
Admits and discharges patients as assigned, this includes completing associated documentation.
Collects stool, urine and other specimens, as requested, on assigned clients.
Obtains client vital signs and weights, as assigned.
Assists clients at mealtime by distributing meal trays, pouring beverages and/or feeding clients in need of assistance.
Provides client monitoring including but not limited to rounds, seclusion and restraint supervision and smoke breaks.
Commitment to teamwork via questions and cooperation.
Assist in client outings and/or driving.
Practices body substance precautions at all times.
Team member participation
Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
Reviews and implements client treatment plans.
Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
Demonstrates knowledge of PART principles and techniques.
Informs the charge nurse of client behavior and condition, particularly changes in mental and/or physical condition.
Participates in and assists clients during group outings.
Assessment
Observes, records and reports client social, psychiatric and physical behavior.
Completes the following assessment activities:
1. 1. Reviews admission documentation. 2. Assists in client reviews and assessment of client care plans. 3. Demonstrates the ability to recognize changes in client milieu and make modifications in care giving methods.
Judgment, decision making and initiative
Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.
Promotes and assists clients in developing self‑help skills.
Explains policies and procedures to clients and their families.
Demonstrates knowledge of nursing policies and procedures as they relate to direct and indirect client care.
Relationships with others
Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co‑workers with concern and promotes group morale.
Maintains an effective and courteous working relationship with clients and other staff members through the use of appropriate interpersonal skills.
Protects the confidentiality of employee and client information.
Quality improvement
Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements as necessary.
Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
Protects clients from behavior that could damage themselves or others.
Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.
Customer and community relations
Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare’s customers including clients/clients families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.
Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.
Planning and time utilization
Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.
Attendance and reliability
Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance and tardiness.
Professional development
Attends all assigned in‑service education classes.
Role models excellent professional practice.
Always dresses appropriately and professionally.
Physical requirements
See attachment for requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.
Position physical requirements
Activity: (Hours per day)
NEVER: 0 hours
Occasionally: up to 3 hours
Frequently
3 - 6 HOURS
Constantly
6 - 8+ HOURS
Sitting
X
Walking
X
Standing
X: Bending (neck)
X: Bending (waist)
X
Squatting
X
Climbing
X
Kneeling
X
Crawling
X: Twisting (neck)
X: Twisting (waist)
X
Hand Use: Dominant hand Right--- Left---
Is repetitive use of hand required? NO
Simple Grasping (right hand)
X: Simple Grasping (left hand)
X: Power Grasping (right hand)
X: Power Grasping (left hand)
X: Fine Manipulation (right hand)
X: Fine Manipulation (left hand)
X: Pushing & Pulling (right hand)
X: Pushing and Pulling (left hand)
X: Reaching (above shoulder level)
X: Reaching (below shoulder level)
X
LIFTING
Carrying
Never
0 hrs.
Occasionally
up to 3 hrs.
Frequently
3 - 6 hrs.
Constantly
6 - 8+ hrs.
Height
Never
0 hrs.
Occasionally
up to 3 hrs.
Frequently
3 -6 hrs.
Constantly
6 - 8+ hrs.
Dis-: tance
0-10 lbs.
X
11-25 lbs.
X
26-50 lbs.
X
51-75 lbs.
X
76-100 lbs.
X
100+ lbs.
X
Other job requirements
YES
NO: (If yes, briefly dsecribe)
a.
Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment?
X
b.
Working around equipment and machinery?
X: Telephone, Copy Machine
c.
Walking on uneven ground?
X
d.
Exposure to excessive noise?
X
Patients
e.
Exposure to extremes of temperature, humidity or wetness?
X
f.
Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals?
X
g.
Working at heights?
X
h.
Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement?
X
i.
Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment?
X
j.
Working with bio-hazards such as: blood borne pathogens,
X
sewage, hospital waste, etc.
Occasionally may be required to participate in 4 person patient restraint
