Recovery Assistant - Swing Shift
Company: Volunteers Of America, Utah
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: February 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Schedule : Full
Time and Part Time Available Swing Shift (4:00pm-12:30am) Benefits
(must be full time for eligibility) 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. About Volunteers of America, Utah is an
affiliate of a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization that
has served communities across the United States for more than 125
years. Volunteers of America, Utah’s mission is to provide
community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve
their lives and increase their self-reliance. Our programs serve
people experiencing challenges related to mental health, substance
use, and homelessness. We encourage all who are passionate about
making a difference, including individuals with lived experience,
to apply. Position Summary Want meaningful swing-shift work
supporting people in detox? This role is hands-on, team-based, and
grounded in trauma-informed care—ideal for someone who can be firm,
compassionate, and steady in fast-moving situations, especially as
we expand our social model detoxification services for women in
Utah. The Recovery Assistant increases rapport with clients through
trauma-informed practices to create a safe, welcoming environment
that will offer stabilization, encourage self-sufficiency,
independence, and offer basic services and support to move toward a
healthier lifestyle. Essential Duties 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. Secondary
Duties 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. Requirements: Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Preferred, but not required: High School Diploma or GED. Computer
literate with familiarity of Microsoft Office - required for client
data entry and intake and admission duties. Familiarity and
knowledge of substance abuse strongly preferred or a willingness to
learn. Grounded in your own recovery, if applicable. 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 DHHS – Office of Licensing background screening. CPR and
First Aid Certification or willingness to become certified.
Physical Demands Move around the facility and interact with clients
for extended periods of time. Lift and carry 25 lbs. Keywords:
detox, recovery support, intake, withdrawal monitoring, vital
signs, medication documentation, ADLs, trauma-informed care,
de-escalation, crisis intervention, swing shift, Salt Lake City
UT.
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