Part-Time Residential Specialist; Overnight

Description

SUMMARY
: National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House, a nonprofit substance use treatment facility in Arlington, VA is hiring a Residential Specialist who will be responsible for monitoring the smooth operation of the program. This position assures a safe and drug free environment and provides Life Skills and 12 Step Education.
This is a part-time, 11pm-7:30am (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), hourly position.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Monitor therapeutic milieu and patient activities
Conduct random and regular walk-through the program
Respond to patient’s crises and emergencies as needed
Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and respect for patients in all interactions
Maintain objectivity towards all patients and make decisions based on accurate information.
Maintain observation of all patient areas to include, dining room, living room, group rooms, patio, and bedrooms to monitor patient activities
Transport patients to outside activities, night AA meetings and appointments as needed
Monitor patients leaving and returning from pass
Organize transportation for patients as necessary, including Taxi Voucher/Medicaid Cab Procedures
Communicate with staff in staff meetings regarding patient participation and patient’s progress
Provide patient milieu information in staff log
Document behavioral changes and any behavioral management issues employed with the patient in Welligent and shift log as appropriate
Meet at least monthly with supervisor for supervision
Attend morning shift report to give and receive patient milieu
Attend residential staff, clinical problem-solving meetings, as scheduled
Document significant patient issues in staff log, patient health record (Welligent) and complete Incident Reports as needed in Welligent
Responsible for monitoring and facilitating patient recreation, free time, job function and mealtimes
Present and facilitate Life Skills training and 12 Step Education
Provide information on AA/NA to patients through 12 step education
Conduct orientation for new patients based on program handbook
Maintain urine testing schedule and follow standard procedures in monitoring, documenting and transporting urine to urinalysis facility
Document in Urine Log and prepare specimens for labs. (refer to company policy for laboratory information) Take stat urine as needed
Conduct random search of possessions of patients returning from pass
Conduct random weekly urinalysis of residents, as directed by Residential Manager/Supervisor/Coordinator
As applicable, administer medications including medication pass to patients and count medications at shift change. (Only if successfully completed 32-hour Medication Aid Training) For applicable programs, distribute medication to patients for self-administration according to procedure
Document all medications; report errors or problems to supervisor
Ensure all equipment in sound working condition and reports any problem to supervisor
Ensure new patients have items needed for the first night at the program (i.e., toiletries, linens etc.)
Maintain smooth operation of the program through resident community structure
Remain awake throughout shift
During night shift, make bed checks of all patients at appropriate times
During night shift, use Bed Checklist and note times of rounds, including

• Insure “lights out” rules are followed
• Confront inappropriate patient behavior and documents intervention