Disaster Recovery Administrator jobs in Springfield, OH

Primary Responsibilities:

• Primarily responsible for the care of clients in a residential environment
• Monitor the client’s behavior and convey client’s behavior to the treatment team
• Responsible for the safety of the clients and security of Safe House facility
• Assist the clients to learn basic sober living skills while in treatment

Additional Responsibilities:

• Review Log Book (as appropriate) upon arrival of each shift and discuss client activity with the ongoing shift when possible.
• Determine any special needs of clients or situation and follow through as necessary
• Monitor clients’ participation in program. Encourage clients’ adherence to program participation
• Observe all program rules and regulations and encourage clients of the same
• Comply with daily program schedule set by Program Coordinator or designee. Perform shift duties according to Program guidelines
• Document client behaviors, attitudes, and participation in program activities in client charts. Specify observation of client behavior interaction between clients and any significant treatment issues
• Make verbal and written reports to supervisor and staff, i.e. log shift activities
• Document client activities in Service Log/Progress notes with appropriate required information, i.e., time spent, type of group/activities and topic of lectures provided
• Provide transportation for clients in agency vehicles as needed
• Provide medication to clients for self-administration in a timely manner when a Nurse is not available. Document observation as specified
• Ensure conditions of facility are safe and secured. Check security of the facility at the beginning of each shift, log condition and any omissions
• Conduct drills on regular routine basis and ensure the safety of clients by following all appropriate procedures. Familiarize clients with emergency evacuation fire and tornado plans
• Promote a safe environment by mediating conflict between clients and providing crisis intervention when necessary. Confront violating clients immediately and enforce consequences consistently
• Identify client problems and determine appropriate actions according to program guidelines. Request assistance from on-call clinician or administrator as needed. Provide written feedback to clinicians and supervisor
• Complete incident reports for unusual incidents/emergencies, including potential suicide, theft and other problematic situations as specified. Contact and request assistance from on-call clinician or administrator as necessary
• Complete reports for clients leaving Against Medical Advice (A.M.A.’s)
• Protect client confidentiality and the treatment program at all times. Allow only authorized or approved visitors and family members to enter the facility in accordance with policy
• Provide continuity of care and support by acting as a role model. Validate client’s feelings, listening and providing guidance. Inform primary therapist of client’s status
• Teach clients the basic living skills as well as providing educational information on chemical dependency and recovery
• Dress appropriately according to treatment activities and program requirements
• Handle telephone calls, direct them to appropriate staff or take messages
• Participate in treatment case review as needed
• May maintain inventory of program equipment and supplies
• Comply with Agency, State, and accrediting body requirement by documenting and completing all required paperwork
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Degree or equivalent required.
• Experience and/or training in substance abuse setting preferred
• Prefer Associates degree in Human Services or related field
• Knowledge about the disease of the Chemical Dependency and the Recovery Program helpful
• Good driving record and insurable with agency insurance without increase in premium
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License with proof of insurance (if using own vehicle for job-related tasks)
• Computer literacy

Post-offer of Hire Requirements:

• Negative TB test, and urine drug screen
• Acceptable criminal background check required.

Post-hire Requirements:

• Participates in Annual CPR and First Aid training
• Comply with Infection Control standards
• Acquire training/education for job and self-development as approved by supervisor
• Obtains cultural competency training as required

Unusual Working Conditions:

• Exposure to clients with alcohol and other drug related problems.
• Potential for exposure to Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis, and other blood borne or airborne pathogen diseases.