Recovery Assistant II

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
Charleston, South Carolina United States  View Map
Posted: Apr 26, 2026
  • Salary: $17.26 Hourly USD
  • Full Time
  • Sanitation and Solid Waste
  • Job Description

    Description

    This position is open for current Regular Full Time Charleston County Employees Only.

    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.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Charleston County Government
    • Charleston County Government

    Charleston County Government has over 2500 employees working in more than 40 different departments across the County.  Employees embody excellent customer service, trust, and commitment to the community.   Our diverse team works hard to provide effective government services to the citizens.    Excellent benefits and rewarding work make Charleston County a premier employer of choice.    We look forward to you joining us.  

    Located in the beautiful and historical Lowcountry of South Carolina.   Charleston County's rich blend of culture, economic activity, environmental beauty, and historic tapestry makes it one of the most distinguished counties in the nation.   A recognized leader, Charleston County is a proud community that strives to protect both its historic treasures and its environment, while still keeping an eye toward future development.   

     

     

     

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