Recovery Advocate- Minneapolis Location Job at Wayside Recovery Center, Minneapolis, MN

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  • Wayside Recovery Center
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

Our mission is to break the cycle of addiction and trauma for women, children and families .

For nearly 70 years, Wayside has been a leading provider of comprehensive care for women with substance use disorder, trauma and mental health needs.

We also focus on children and families with our family-centered services to stabilize and break the cycle for future generations. In joining the Wayside team, you will become part of an ethical, compassionate, innovative staff that works together to empower women, children and families in our community. Wayside is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diverse candidates to apply.  

WE ARE LOOKING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO ARE:

  • Passionate for our mission
  • Client-focused
  • Strong with interpersonal skills, a team player
  • Calm under pressure
  • A problem solver

IN EXCHANGE, WE WILL EMPOWER YOU WITH:

  • Health, Dental and Vision benefits
  • Company paid long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match (4% match after 1 year of employment)
Recovery Advocate
We are taking applications for both locations for days, evenings, overnights, weekends, on call, Full time and part time. 

Compensation starting at $16.50

You will be eligible for a shift differential of $2 if you work between the hours of 5:30pm-9:30pm and $4 if you work between the hours of 9:30pm-7:30am. You will be paid semi-monthly.

FAMILY TREATMENT CENTER

Wayside’s Family Treatment Center maintains the family unit by welcoming women who are pregnant and mothers with children into treatment to prevent separation. Women receive services for addiction, parenting, understanding how their alcohol or substance use contributes to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and improving their relationship skills to ultimately break the generational transmission of risk. Women involved in the child protection system receive support for reunification or enter treatment while pregnant and deliver their baby while in our care.

2120 Clinton Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404

REPORTS TO: Recovery Advocate Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY: Assists clients with their daily functions.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
• Be available to client seeking guidance or support, as well as responding
appropriately to identify needs. Setting boundaries with clients and educating
them about facility rules.
• Supervise client activities.
• Respond to emergencies and effectively manager crisis.
• Record client data and information accordingly.
• Ensure all essential tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Administer medication when working as the med key holder.
• Collect urine specimens for drug screens and breathalyzer, document findings per
policy.
• Complete admission and discharge procedures with clients.
• Chart and document necessary client information in EHR system.
• Role model behavior that is consistent with and supportive to people in recovery
from substance use disorder. Such behavior will include upholding ethical
standards of the program and reliable attendance.
• Maintain confidential client records.
• Perform other routine support tasks, including filing, photocopying, and answering
telephone calls.
• Transport clients as needed.
• Attend medication administration training to pass meds with RN approval.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and excellent computer skills essential.
• CPR certification
• Strong attention to detail, thinking capabilities and humor are welcome.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks.
• Ability to relate to women of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability to be responsive in an effective manner,
while maintaining a warm and supportive atmosphere.
• Must be able to pass DHS background study and meet applicable requirements and
regulations.
• A valid Minnesota driver’s license with a good driving record.
• No DUIs in last three years; No more than three moving violations/accidents in
past three years

Education and Experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience with mental health, trauma-informed cared, and gender responsive
care preferred.
• Experience working with families and/or pregnant and parenting women
preferred.
• Experience working in a 24-hour behavioral setting preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to climb stairs.

 

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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