RECOVERY ASSISTANT DETOXIFICATION UNIT

Code: 04362 Local Competitive

Recovery Assistant Detoxification Unit is a competitive local-government title, the kind you test for: the exam result, not a hiring manager's pick, decides where you land in line.

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Recovery Assistant Detoxification Unit is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.

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Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under close supervision, performs supportive functions and assists in preparing alcohol abusers for rehabilitation while working in a detoxification unit or center; collects factual information from clients, observes their physical condition, participates in groups interaction sessions, and assists in the joint treatment planning for clients and on occasion may be required to perform a variety of housekeeping work; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

Collects factual information from clients suffering from alcohol abuse, records information on prepared intake forms to gather data on their personal history, alcohol problem, and so forth for use in establishing the treatment plan.

Develops a treatment plan for the client giving information on observations of client's physical condition such as whether client is suffering from withdrawal, disorientation, or other symptoms, and provides medical and personal history and so forth to present all necessary information needed for treatment plan.

Reviews treatment plan with client explaining the plan and its objectives to receive their consent to implement the plan.

Informs client on alcohol symptoms that they may be suffering from, explains expected reactions, suggests way to reduce anxieties caused by symptoms, and explains consequences of continued abuse of alcohol to aid the rehabilitation process.

Participates in group discussion sessions with clients or has individual sessions, listens to their problems, observes their behavior, suggests alternatives, or recommends agencies for services needed to aid client in dealing with alcoholism and problems that occur from alcoholism.

Performs a variety of housekeeping assignments by working with clients at the center such as cleaning, mopping, and so forth to maintain the premises in a presentable manner.

Maintains and keeps current records, charts treatment progress, keeps activity schedules, checks records for completeness, and so forth to keep appropriate persons informed of client's status and activities.

Advises clients on available resources, arranges appointments for them to attend outpatient centers, follows up on client activities after they have left detoxification unit, and so forth to aid in their rehabilitation.

Acts to ensure proper care is maintained in the detoxification center by assisting clients when complications occur pertaining to their alcoholic symptoms and so forth to assist during a time of crisis.

Receives inservice training, which are aides for working with alcoholic clients, to gain an understanding of the nature and scope of alcoholism and for learning treatment modalities.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of problems encountered in working with alcoholics and of problems faced by alcoholics.

Knowledge of social and community agencies available to assist in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of alcoholics.

Ability to remain calm in emergency situations, follow established procedures, and possess a sympathetic understanding of the conditions and problems of alcoholics.

Ability to present facts, opinions, and resources in such a manner that listeners can apply this to their situation and respond accordingly.

Ability to prepare clear, accurate, informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Ability to maintain essential records and files.

Ability to work harmoniously with associates, families, individuals, and social organizations.

Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.