Recovery Assistant (RA)

Applicant Notice: The following pre-employment procedures will be conducted upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment: • Criminal background check • Valid Driver’s license/State ID • Verification of vehicle insurance • Verification of academic credentials, (if applicable) Application Process Download the Employment Application (PDF): Handz-On, Inc. Fill out the application and digitally sign and date it. Save the file Create a new email and attach the saved application you filled out. Send the email to: thricia@handzon.org as an attachment Recovery Assistant (RA) Job Description Performing the following task if the participant (by reason of physical or psychiatric disability) is unable to perform them, or assisting, or cueing the participant to perform them: a) Meal planning and preparation, shopping, housekeeping (e.g., changing linens, washing dishes, vacuuming/ dusting, laundry, mending clothing repairs), basic household tasks (e.g., regulating home temperature, storing food appropriately, resolving issues about bill paying). b) Dressing, personal grooming and hygiene (e.g., bathing, dressing, and oral care). c) Appropriate use of emergency medical services. Assisting or cueing the participant to perform or become engaged in: a) Family, social, recreational activities. b) Appropriate use of natural community supports (e.g., social clubs, faith-based supports). c) Appropriate use of routine medical/ dental services d) Use of medications as prescribed, including self-administration of medications. e) Healthy habits (e.g., healthy diet, exercise, and behaviors designed to alleviate stress). f) Fulfillment of personal commitments, and adherence to scheduled appointments/ meetings (e.g., clinical, vocational, educational, and judicial/court) Assisting or cueing to avoid: a) Risky behaviors (e.g., unprotected sex, smoking/excessive use of tobacco products, unsafe driving/driving without a seat belt, unsafe relationships, and criminal activities). b) Substance abuse c) Overspending d) Unnecessary conflicts Supportive and Problem solving-oriented discussions with the participant Establishing and maintaining a helpful, supportive, companionship relationship with the participant that involves such activities as: a) Escorting the participant to necessary medical, dental, or personal business appointments b) Reading to or for the participant c) Engaging in or discussing recreational, hobby, or sport-related activities DEPENDABILITY – Employee can be counted on to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner with little supervision. Accepts responsibility when necessary to see that the job gets done. ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY-Is prompt and on time for work, assignments and meetings. Notifies supervisor prior to lateness or absence. Understands that excess absences pose a hardship on other employees. JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE-Employee completes all chart related documents and correspondence for assigned clients in a timely manner. Employee works cooperatively with other community resources and referral sources to coordinate services to clients. QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF WORK – Cares about the quality and accuracy of work being produced. Accepts responsibility for completing job tasks. Uses time productively and efficiently. ATTITUDE – Demonstrates a cooperative, positive, and enthusiastic attitude toward fellow employees, clients and visitors. Maintains a positive attitude in carrying out assignments and is helpful and courteous to fellow employees. CONFIDENTIALITY-Know and follows confidentiality law and procedures at all times. COMMUNICATION SKILLS-Is effective in written and oral expression. Demonstrates proper telephone etiquette and able to communicate easily with clients, referral sources, and visitors in an appropriate manner. Relates to clients and co-workers in a respectful and professional manner. CONDUCT – Conducts one’s self in a manner consistent with the agency’s code of ethics and code of conduct. Shows professionalism in office setting. FLEXIBILITY / HANDLING EMERGENCIES – Responds well to changing situations or routines. Handles crisis situation calmly and professionally. Pay: $16.50 per hour