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Recovery Support Professional
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Entry
Ashland, PA, USA
In Person
Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support
About the job
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- A valid driver's license held for at least three years is required; the license must be valid and not suspended, with no more than two moving violations or reportable accidents in the past three years and no DUI or fatality-involved accident within the past five years.
- Employees must have flexible availability because scheduling and staffing needs may change, and the program operates 24/7.
- Ability to interact effectively with clients and help them adjust to their specific problems.
- Basic knowledge of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.
- Ability to work successfully with people from various cultures and backgrounds.
- Ability to work various shifts.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Screen and process new admissions; take head counts during hourly rounds and document rounds and client movement in the communication log.
- Screen clients' personal belongings upon entry, monitor client movement in and out of the facility, account for their whereabouts, and maintain and monitor the client sign-out book.
- Coordinate in-house activities according to the program schedule, including chores, breaks, exercise, leisure time, and visitations.
- Maintain an accurate daily census, know where clients are on the floor, and report infractions and incidents to appropriate staff.
- Conduct client orientation sessions, seminars, and morning meetings as directed.
- Transport or assist clients traveling to and from medical or other appointments as needed.
- Conduct and document room searches and perform random client searches as directed by the program supervisor.
- Deny access to unauthorized persons.
- Supervise clients taking their medications where appropriate.
- Perform regular room checks to ensure clients are on the appropriate floors or in their rooms according to the program schedule.
- Follow protocol for reporting unauthorized absences.
- Monitor urinalysis and drug screening and breathalyzers as instructed by the supervisor on duty.
- Monitor daily program activities, meals, and medication lines.
- Tour the facility at regular intervals to check building security and identify fire or safety hazards in accordance with program and regulatory policies; conduct fire drills and safety checks, including checking fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and Narcan availability.
- Keep vehicles clean and complete weekly vehicle inspections.
- Ensure facility cleanliness and safety by regularly inspecting sanitation procedures, pest control, storage of supplies and clients' belongings, and submitting work orders for needed repairs.
- Maintain property during inclement weather, including shoveling, salting, and de-icing walkways and vehicles, as directed.
- Complete written reports, documentation, and electronic incident reports as required.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee.
Desired Qualifications
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record are preferred.
About the company
Gaudenzia operates a nonprofit network of 51 treatment facilities across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., serving more than 15,000 people annually with a full continuum of care spanning 100+ programs. It provides evidence-based, person-centered treatment that is trauma-, gender-, and culturally informed, guiding clients from intake through treatment, recovery support, and aftercare. The organization differentiates itself as one of the largest nonprofit treatment networks with a strong focus on accessibility, client-first care, and staff development across a broad geographic area. Its goal is to help clients regain control of their lives and flourish in their communities through effective, evidence-based support.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$240K
Headquarters
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Founded
1968
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2026 CMI partnership adds a validated stimulant-use treatment with measurable rewards.
- July 2026 Trish Caldwell workshop elevates Gaudenzia's clinical brand on suicide prevention.
- February 2026 Frontline Report spotlights demand, and helps justify expansion of kiosks and outreach.
What critics are saying
- Gaudenzia faces rising xylazine and synthetic-additive admissions, complicating detox protocols in 2026.
- Employee reviews in April 2026 describe same-day layoffs, signaling workforce instability.
- Its 2026 contingency-management pilot depends on CMI, UCLA ISAP, and incentive compliance; failure weakens credibility.
What makes Gaudenzia unique
- Gaudenzia runs 51 facilities across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C.
- Its integrated treatment model blends MOUD, outpatient care, supportive housing, and community outreach.
- Eleos Scribe cut documentation time 70%, showing real operational adoption.
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