Peer Recovery Support Specialist​/Transporter - 1st Shift - Manteno

Peer Recovery Support Specialist/Transporter - 1st Shift - Manteno

Apply to join Family Guidance Centers, Inc. as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist/Transporter for the 1st shift in Manteno.

333 Evergreen West Street
Manteno, IL

Tuesday-Saturday 7:00 AM-3:30 PM

$17.50 per hour

• Transport program patients for admission and discharge, medical and other community appointments. This is the primary responsibility, approximately 75% of work time.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of agency vans.
• Provide motivational support to assist counselors in meeting therapeutic goals.
• Support treatment plans by reporting client observations and support decisions concerning therapy, discipline and privilege (at a minimum twice per shift and subject to change depending on need).
• Assist case manager/counselor with client activities by implementing scheduled and/or requested activities.
• Work cooperatively with members of the nursing and medical staff to monitor clients' vital signs, observe urine drops, monitor self-administration of medications, monitor clients, and chart all pertinent data.
• Perform room and facility checks, at varying intervals, to ensure client's comfort, safety, and well-being.

• Transport/commercial driving.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in substance use, detox programs, medication-assisted treatment, behavioral healthcare and/or community relations encouraged.
• Driver's license and current insurance.
• Must become certified as CPRS/CRSS within one year.

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• EAP
• 401k pension plan
• Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off included.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity, pregnancy, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.