Volunteers of America, Utah · 2 days ago
Recovery Assistant - Swing Shift
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelVolunteers of America, Utah is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving vulnerable communities. The Recovery Assistant role focuses on providing support and stabilization to clients undergoing detox, ensuring their safety, and facilitating their journey towards a healthier lifestyle.
Health CareHomeless ShelterHousekeeping ServiceNon Profit
Responsibilities
Conduct intake interviews with clients who are intoxicated or in withdrawal from substance use
Screen clients for admission, intake and orientation
Answer phones and provide information on Detox process
Ensure the safety of clients and enforce facility rules through diligent monitoring
Interact with clients going through the detox process
Take vital signs
Monitor and document client prescription medications
Monitor, educate and assist clients in performance of activities of daily living in accordance with goals and problem areas identified on individual treatment plan
Utilize de-escalation skills to manage client crisis by adhering to the De-escalation Training
Complete all paperwork and reporting related to client and program activities accurately and in accordance with licensing and contract requirements, managed confidentially, and stored appropriately
Maintain cleanliness of the facility while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and fire code
Identify issues that require maintenance and work orders and forward them to appropriate personnel
Work well with co-workers as a team
Utilize the onsite supervisor or the on-call system for guidance and support from supervising staff when any unusual, serious, or critical incident occurs
Performing work at the Detox facility is required to provide direct client care
Attend work as scheduled
Maintain positive, professional interactions with community resources including, emergency services, fire, police and sheriff, criminal justice, staff from other community providers, client family members, agency donors, community support groups and referral sources
Provide community resource list or other basic information to clients
Attend scheduled staff meetings
Performs other duties as necessary or assigned
Qualification
Required
Computer literate with familiarity of Microsoft Office - required for client data entry and intake and admission duties
Ability to be firm yet compassionate
Ability to work efficiently and to switch tasks effectively
Ability to uphold professional boundaries, confidentiality regulations, agency policies and procedures. Interact in a professional manner with a diverse workforce, clients, and the public
Willingness to accept supervision and direction
Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a current driver's license, have a good driving record and be insurable on the agency's liability policy
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and Utah DHS – Office of Licensing background screening
CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to become certified
Preferred
High School Diploma or GED
Familiarity and knowledge of substance abuse strongly preferred or a willingness to learn
Grounded in your own recovery, if applicable
Benefits
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage. Health savings account. 403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%).
Employee Assistance Program for all employees
33 paid days off: 11 observed paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 10 vacation days to start. Vacation increases to 12 days after 1 year, 15 days after 2 years, and more at 5 and 9 years of service + Sick and vacation time accrue hourly per pay period
$50,000 in employer-paid life insurance; additional coverage available
Employer contribution to your Health Savings Account (paid quarterly)
Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses and paid time off
Company
Volunteers of America, Utah
Volunteers of America Utah is a human services nonprofit organization with more than 300 paid staff who serve more than 10,000 people across the state each year through a dozen programs addressing homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
Founded in 1896
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kathy Bray
President & CEO
Dan Benshoff
Chief Development Officer (CDO)
Recent News
Business Wire
2025-12-09
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