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Position: Detox Assistant Department: Detox/Medical & Health ServiceFLSA Status: Non-Exempt Supervised by: Detox Nurse ManagerEmployment Status: Part-Time Shift: 31 or less hours per week Summary(FT, PT, PRN) Recovery Advocates provide supervision to clients, children, and visitor activities. Maintains program schedule, program guidelines, and daily program activities, including the flexibility of moving between programs for coverage needs. Overnight shifts have the primary responsibility of data entry into CMBHS per contract requirements. Assist in creating a healing and safe environment for residents who may be trauma survivors.Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provides client supervision in a safe, therapeutic setting. Utilizes and promotes the appropriate treatment model with all clients. Conducting appropriate interventions and providing support. Observing and documenting relevant client information and behaviors. Ensures communication lines between all departments (clinical, medical, kitchen, administrative...etc.) Ensures that clients adhere to the day-to-day program schedule, while providing scheduled group services to clients. Maintains accurate documentation in electronic healthcare record (CMBHS), staff log, charts, medication log, incident reports, facility forms, and/or other reports in a timely manner. Documents notes and other clinical information in database systems including CMBHS. Supervises clients in the self-administration of medication and documents appropriately. Completes medication inventories under supervision of nursing department, as indicated. Provides emergency direction as appropriate. Performs various clerical tasks, filing, copying, etc. Assures various forms are updated and supplied for clients use in dorm. Manages crisis situations; notify Charge, Program Director, and Counselors; complete appropriate documentation. Attends treatment team meetings as required by Program Director. Performs random room searches, bed checks according to program policies. Conducts and documents urine screening. Checks In/Out client belongings on admission/discharge from Nexus, as required. Monitors visitation for clients, families, children, etc. Provides safe, timely, and supervised transportation of clients to off-site appointments or activities. Maintains a valid driver's license throughout employment with Nexus Recovery. Conducts and documents client checks and counts. Conducts routine facility checks to ensure facility safety and security. Including client and property searches. Attends all required staff training sessions in accordance with Nexus Recovery Center and state licensing requirements, completes all trainings on time. Demonstrates regular predictable attendance and punctuality. Attends and participates in all staff meetings. Adheres to and promotes the Nexus Recovery Center mission and values. Acts as a role model for others. Assumes lead duties for shift(s) as assigned Completes other duties as requiredCompetencies Ability to provide services in line with Nexus' core values of respect, compassion, and integrity. Understanding of the impact of trauma on the population served. Ability to deliver services in a trauma responsive manner. Knowledge regarding signs and symptoms of withdrawal. Ability to administer detox evaluation instruments. Ability to appropriately monitor and manage the care of detox clients. Knowledge regarding detox and psychotropic medications. Sensitivity and ability to work with people of various races, cultures, and socioeconomic levels. Ability to perform urinalysis collection following the proper chain of command. Ability to manage client behavior, manage crisis situations, and apply conflict resolution skills to situations. Knowledge and compliance of dorm, agency, and state policies and procedures. Service clients and outside contacts with dignity and respect. Strong written and verbal communication with team concerning client and other relevant issues. Safe driving practices.Qualifications & ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. As a condition of continued employment, you are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all training required to stay in compliance with state licensure rules and regulations.Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred. Current valid Texas Driver's License and good/clean driving record required. Experience with chemical dependency issues preferred. One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceCertifications, Licenses and or Registrations Valid Texas Drivers Licenses and a clean driving recordLanguage Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and team members in one-on-one and small group situations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Mathematical Skills Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations.Skills Willingness to learn new skills as needed to perform job functions. Willingness to cross-train with other departments and team members. Ability to prioritize work, be detail-oriented, and meet deadlines. Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and function as an integral part of a team with minimal supervision. Possess and expresses positive energy. Skilled analytics and problem solving. Effective time management skills.Quantity of Work: Ability to performs assigned duties and responsibilities with neatness, accuracy and a degree ofexcellence in a timely manner.Quality of Work: Ability to work to the maximum capacity of all required expectations.Compliance: Respects confidentiality always. Follows HIPAA and CFR 42 guidelines for disclosing information. Understands and adheres to the agency's compliance plan, code of conduct, and the Nexus standard policies and procedures. Treats all clients, visitors, and co-workers with dignity and respect.Teamwork: Takes initiative to help the team and is flexible when asked to assist in other areas. Consistently demonstrates positive and affirming behaviors even when addressing stressful situations. Demonstrates concern for the overall team and understands how actions affect others. Shows a positive attitude and contributes to maintaining an enjoyable and productive workplace. Does not engage in any unfavorable behaviors such as rumors, inappropriate conversations, etc. Provides coverage when other Team Members are out of the facilitate. Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. Professionalism, initiative, and personal responsibility. Integrity, grace under pressure, and a sense of humor. Multi-cultural competence and comfort - ability to work with a diverse team and to work with differences at all levels. Accountability: Adheres to attendance requirements. Utilizes correct procedure for taking time off. Attends departmental and staff meetings as required. Is accountable and shows pride in work; strives to do more than the minimum required. Shows initiative and completes work in a timely and accurate manner. Acknowledges mistakes and demonstrates a willingness to learn and correct them. Demonstrates passion in all work. Ability to apply common sense understanding to conduct instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to perform assigned duties and responsibilities with neatness, accuracy, and a degree of excellence, promptly. Ability to work at the maximum capacity of all required expectations.Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; navigate stairs, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.