What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Assistant position at Acenda Integrated Health?
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Acenda Integrated Health is recruiting for a Residential Assistant to support the A Place to Call Home Program in Gloucester County, New Jersey,
As a non-profit organization, we are solely committed to our mission of moving lives forward. Acenda provides over 100 life-enhancing programs and services to individuals, families, and communities throughout New Jersey. By bringing together our bright teams, innovative services, and understanding, caring hearts, we as an organization are moving upward to move lives forward. We join together to provide a wide range of mental health, crisis services, parenting support, family-focused therapy, and residential programming.
Are you looking to build a career where you'll make a real impact in the lives of others? Your interest in mental health, human services, or related life experience is valuable to us! We welcome you to join our team of caring, passionate and motivated individuals as a Residential Assistant. Acenda's expert team helps each individual, family and community move forward in their journey towards health and happiness.
Position Summary:
The Residential Assistant provides support and monitoring of mothers and children within the program by recognizing cravings, urges, triggers and providing skill building including relapse prevention planning. Provide parental support and life skills education to those served. Prevent and assist with crisis situations to help reduce the potential for relapse. Work collaboratively with other team members for continuity of care.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in supervising residents with daily living activities and house management to maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment.
- Assists residents to establish and achieve individualized goals.
- Ensure safety of residents at all times.
- Update and maintain accurate documents on residents’ progress and possible need for professional services.
- Collect random samples for drug testing.
- Identify and provide conflict resolution between clients if needed.
- Complete all CPR, medication and sensitivity training.
- Learn and understand health and safety standards, regulations, policies and procedures and comply with them.
- Model positive and appropriate behaviors for residents.
- Participate in staff meetings as required.
- Maintains confidentiality of residents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirments:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate degree and experience with substance abuse treatment.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.
- Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.
- Bilingual a plus
Additional Information:
- Base hourly Rate: $17.10
We provide:
- An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency
- Mission-driven core
- Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family
- 401(k) with up to a 5% employer match
- Generous time-off
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Year-end performance bonuses
Acenda's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Acenda's support of Diversity, Equity, inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B) brings together a diverse workforce to successfully achieve our mission of moving lives forward in the community.
Are you ready to join Team Acenda?
Join Team Acenda and enjoy the remarkable opportunity to make an impact on the lives of those living right here in our community! To learn more about Acenda, please visit our website:
https://acendahealth.org/
Department/Program
A Place to Call Home (APTCH)Salary : $17
