Detox Recovery Assistant - Paid
Summary
| Title: | Detox Recovery Assistant - Paid |
|---|---|
| ID: | 2080 |
| Department: | Men's Adult Detoxification |
| Location: | Salt Lake City, Utah |
Description
Volunteers of America, Utah provides a bridge to self-reliance and health for vulnerable individuals and populations who struggle with homelessness, addiction and mental illness in our Wasatch Front communities. Work as front line staff at our 24/7 Men's Adult Detoxification Center and get great experience and training to further a career in social work. Volunteers of America, Utah's Men's Adult Detoxification Center, is a social model detox program that focuses on creating a safe and trauma informed environment where clients can manage their intoxication and withdrawal symptoms to prepare them for long term recovery.
- Conduct intake interviews with clients who are intoxicated or in withdrawal from substance use.
- Screen clients for admission; intake and orientation.
- Interact with clients who are in the detox process.
- Monitor clients to ensure safety and enforce facility rules.
- Complete record keeping and answer phones.
- Work with coworkers as a supportive team.
- Monitor and document client prescription medications.
- Take vital signs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to be firm yet compassionate.
- Familiarity/knowledge of substance abuse strongly preferred.
- High School diploma/GED, Associates Degree (social services, psychology) and one year of work experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Basic computer skills.
- Valid drivers license and good driving record.
- Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.
Low cost medical coverage (SelectHealth), with a Health Savings Account ($300 quarterly employer contribution)
Low cost dental and vision coverage
$50,000 life insurance coverage
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
Retirement plan with employer match
$13.50 per hour, $14.00 per hour at 3 months with the completion of training; $2 per hour shift differential for graves
Submit your resume on the career page of our website: www.voaut.org/careers
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications
