Recovery Assistant II

Charleston County South Carolina

Charleston, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), CPR Certification, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assessment, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Drug Therapy, Employee Assistance Plan, High School Diploma, Leadership, Life Insurance, Nursing, Retirement Plan, Substance Abuse, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Charleston, SC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Recovery Assistant II

Salary

$17.26 Hourly

Location

SC 29405, SC

Job Type

Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

Job Number

DS210949

Department

DAODAS

Opening Date

04/24/2026

  • Description
  • Benefits

Description

This position serves as a shift leader and monitors the safety of and provides support to clients in a residential drug and alcohol treatment center. The work schedule will be Monday thru Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm.

STARTING HOURLY: $17.26

Current SAS and/or experience working in a residential treatment setting preferred.

Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from service, program and agency earnings.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Taking a lead role in responding to situations that occur on the unit;
  • Re-deploying RA staff on shifts to best meet the needs of the milieu;
  • Observing patients, listening to their concerns, recording your observations;
  • Excellent customer services skills;
  • Assisting agency medical and nursing staff;
  • Taking patient vital signs;
  • Transporting patients to and from various destinations in a 15-person passenger van;
  • De-escalating situations;
  • Maintaining a safe and secure treatment environment through completion of room and belonging searches, safety inspections, and reporting of safety issues should they arise;
  • Role model pro-social attitudes and behaviors to the patient population;
  • Assisting patients in maintaining their activities of daily living (eating, hygiene, maintaining a clean living space, etc.);
  • Orienting new patients to the treatment milieu;
  • Working collegially with the nursing, medial and clinical staffs.

Chosen candidates will be required to work at least 50% of monthly weekends. Holidays are rotated.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED;
  • Must obtain a Substance Abuse Specialist (SAS) certification within 3 years of hire;
  • Will be expected to obtain and maintain CPR certification;
  • A valid SC Driver's license;
  • Copy of SC DMV 10 year driving record that includes no suspensions during that time;
  • Basic computer skills.

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

  • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Optional Life and Disability Insurance
  • Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
  • Annual and Sick Leave
  • Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
  • South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
  • Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
  • Optional Deferred Compensation Program
  • Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
  • Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.

Employer Charleston County Government

Address 4045 Bridge View Dr

Charleston, South Carolina, 29405

Phone 843-958-4700

Website http://www.charlestoncounty.org

About the Company

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Charleston County South Carolina