NEW MANAGEMENT! NEW MODALITIES!
Key Recovery and Life Skills Center is excited to announce the introduction of our new trauma-informed, evidence-based long-term residential treatment facility in King County.
We are seeking qualified, compassionate, and inclusive Residential Support Specialists with a positive attitude and a desire to make a difference.
Job Summary
Residential Support Specialists (RSS) serve as an important and dynamic part of our residential treatment team by engaging, supporting and overseeing resident activities. RSS staff provide paraprofessional supervision and integral support to our patients and supporting Key Recovery policies and procedures.
RSS staff must demonstrate effective engagement skills with patients in treatment for substance use disorder recovery as well as possible co-occurring disorders. Residential Support Specialists are responsible for patient orientation, coordination of patient transportation, medication monitoring and documentation, and assign/oversee residential housekeeping duties and room checks. Conduct random UA testing and follow chain of custody procedure. Perform safety checks on patients and facility, and identify facility maintenance issues. RSS staff work closely with our clinical staff to reinforce positive recovery goals for patients and their children.
At Key Recovery we believe compassion, inclusion and empathy are key to our patient's recovery as is maintaining professional boundaries and modeling appropriate interpersonal behaviors.
Minimum Qualifications - Education/Skill requirements
Education/Experience
- Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
- One year residential patient customer service/healthcare specific experience required
- Experience and understanding of substance use disorders and treatment; familiarity with the patient population served. Training and development opportunities provided
- Prefer students completing education to become a Substance Use Disorder professional or pursuing a degree in Human Services
- Certified Peer Counselor a plus - training may be available to qualified applicants
- Must be able to maintain a valid WA State Driver's License, acceptable driving record and be able to operate a company vehicle without restriction
Essential Skills
- Must demonstrate reliable work attendance, willingness, and ability to work flexible hours
- Basic Knowledge of HIPPA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations and demonstrate the ability to uphold these privacy laws.
- Strong interpersonal skills while maintaining clear personal and professional boundaries. Must be able to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or problems
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal
- Must demonstrate desire to take initiative and utilize good judgment in accomplishing work in accordance with Key Recovery's policies and procedures
- Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to prioritize within a fast-paced environment
- General technology proficiency
Physical Requirements
Requires regular standing, walking, bending, lifting, smiling, sitting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, pulling, pushing, writing, typing, crouching and climbing stairs. Staff in this position are required to: use both hands, hold and handle items and office equipment; speak clearly, listen carefully and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds including move bed, lift light furniture and baby cribs. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Who We Are:
Key Recovery and Life Skills Center offers hope, home, and community to the patients we serve.
We offer support to individuals and their families for the opportunity of lifelong sobriety through co-occurring, trauma-informed substance use disorder treatment, transitional housing, and life skills training.
We support individuals and families in obtaining the skills and opportunities to lead healthy, fulfilling, and self-sustaining lives and we offer a unique way for businesses to help the environment and make a difference in someone’s life. By being part of our organization, you will have the opportunity to improve people's lives through your day-to-day work.
What we offer
At Key Recovery we are committed to offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Health Reimbursement Plan
- Life insurance,
- Voluntary benefits,
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
- 401(k) retirement plan and matching,
- 2-weeks vacation, 2-weeks sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
- Shift differential
We have a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment that honors each employee’s unique talents and fosters compassion and teamwork.
If you desire to learn and grow with one of Puget Sound's leading behavioral health employers apply today!
Key Recovery is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and TB screen, in addition candidates must have successful outcomes of a criminal background check to work around children and vulnerable adults and job reference checks. All candidates for employment must have a current driver license and be insurable to drive a company vehicle.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, on-call
Pay: $21.50 - $24.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health Reimbursement Program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching - retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Flexible schedule
License/Certification:
- Washington State Drivers license
Shift availability:
- Swing shift
- Graveyard shift
- Shift differential pay
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.50 - $24.75 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Human Services: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person