What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Aide - Women's Recovery Center - Sign On Bonus! position at Lifeline Connections?
Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions.
Our Vision - As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive.
Our Mission - Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.
POSITON TITLE: Residential Aide – Parenting Women (Non-Exempt Position)
RESPONSIBLE TO: RA Supervisor
MAJOR DUTIES: The Residential Aide position works under the supervision of the unit Program Director. This position provides support in the group living and milieu component of the inpatient program. This position provides clinical services to patients. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties independently:
- Ensure a safe environment that promotes recovery for patients;
- Work as part of a treatment team;
- Provide advocacy and assist in facilitating access to necessary community resources, sober support systems, and other professionals;
- Maintain complete and up to date files that document all services and contacts provided consistent with the requirements of WAC and agency policy;
- Supports and implements agency policies and procedures; and
- Other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma or equivalent;
- Familiarity with issues specific to addiction and recovery;
- Current CPR/1st Aid certification required;
- Current unencumbered driver license and proof of current car insurance required for Professional Services Unit staff members.
- May require completion of Early Learning approved training;
- May provide coverage for Childcare Teacher;
- Good verbal and written communication skills;
- Great attendance; and
- Ability to work well with others.
COMPLEXITY
The incumbent provides agency based services to patients in the Inpatient treatment program. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and creativity are required to help implement and deliver support services that meet the complex needs of the patients.
PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are primarily with the members of the treatment team, patients, children of patients, and significant others and family members of the patients. All personal contacts are carried out in accordance with federal and state laws dealing with the confidentiality of client records.
GUIDELINES:
Incumbent relies on specialized training and/or equivalent experience and performs duties in accordance with Washington Administrative Codes, Federal regulations governing the confidentiality of client files, and Lifeline Connections Policy and Procedure Manual.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak clearly, hear and use hands and fingers to manipulate writing utensils and keys on a keyboard. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms stoop, kneel, crouch and/or move a maximum of 20 lbs. Occasional heavy lifting may be required. The employee may be regularly required to effectively operate an automobile.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Working hours are spent indoors in offices or other meeting rooms. Supervision of outdoor activities, visits to community agencies, and participation in staff retreats and staff development activities will be required.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Director.
Sign on Bonus; $1,000 - paid out after the completion of the 90 day probationary period.
Salary: $17.60 - 18.63/hr DOE
Application Process:
To apply electronically for this position, please click "Apply Now" or visit our ADP career center. For more information on this and other positions, please visit our website at www.lifelineconnections.org
The Benefits:
Lifeline Connections strives to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/full-time employees a generous benefits package. Our plans cover 85% of medical, dental, and vision costs at the employee level and 75% for all dependent plans. The majority of out-of-pocket costs (i.e. co-pays, prescriptions, and deductibles) under our medical plans are also covered. We also offer other benefits, such as: employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and supplemental coverage.
Our full-time employees and some part-time employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5%. On top of all that, our full-time employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!
There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.
Send us your resume and let's talk about you joining our team!
Salary : $18 - $19
