Residential Aide (Substance Abuse Treatment Facility)

Summary/Objective

The Residential Aide is responsible for observing, monitoring, documenting and communicating any admission or other concerns pertaining to a client to the supervisor of the program. Has a foundation of Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms (PAWS) and behaviors. Has an in-depth knowledge of 12 Core Function of addiction, 12 Steps of recovery, and the Big Book with is utilized within the communities of recovery. Can work without close supervision, observation of client’s self-medication, and complete shift documentation. Understands HIPAA guidelines, ethical boundary limits and importance to role model appropriate behaviors with positive encouragement.

Essential Functions

1. Assumes responsibility for monitoring all clients throughout their assigned shift.

2. Able to observe, identify, document and inform others if physical, cognitive and behavioral changes are a concern.

3. Ensures the daily program scheduled is followed.

4. Is responsible for clients having access to their medications per written medication orders and time for self-medication. Observes and documents all clients taking and/or refusing prescribed medications.

5. Provides accurate information during shift change and scheduled appointment during the next shift.

6. Arrives on time for all client scheduled appointment when transporting.

7. Understands the field of addiction, mental health and recovery.

8. Open to presenting educational/didactical groups.

9. If in recovery, attends community AA/NA meetings, works with a sponsor and has Sponsee’s. Role models living a life of sobriety and is supportive of each client’s engagement in the program and provides appropriate support.

10. Can perform the position without close supervision and is open to feedback and direction. Has the ability to work as team members and supports other employees need to complete their job responsibilities on the shift.

11. Able to communicate professionally with all family members, stakeholders and referrals, as needed.

12. Keeps all program staff members informed of all client’s current challenges or behavioral issues.

13. Is able to quickly adapt to changes in schedules, routines and work assignments.

14. Is prepared for program staff meetings.

15. Engages in monthly supervision.

Competencies

EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assumes responsibility for personal and professional developmental needs.

2. Completes all training provided by the agency on an annual basis.

3. Seeks guidance in this area when needed.

4. Collaborates through supervision with the supervisor, to identify, meet and maintain ongoing trainings and educational needs and performance goals, required for the position.

5. If certified, maintains and updates all necessary educational requirements (CEU’s) to keep state of Maryland certification current.

4. Presents educational trainings to program staff members, as assigned.

5. Submits articles for the agency website.

6. Encourages, promotes and implements an environment of inclusion with all program staff

members and clients.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a residential program. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear and write.

This position is occasionally active and requires standing and walking for the duration of the workday.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

HOURS: Shift

• Monday - Friday 4p-12a

Travel

No travel is required outside of transportation of clients to appointments and community events.

Required Education and Experience

1. Minimum of a high school diploma.

2. Prior professional or personal experience with addition, treatment engagement and sobriety.

3. Minimum one (1) year of sobriety and/or treatment engagement with an understanding in and ability to abide by:

a. Ability to abide by the American Counseling Association (ACA) code of ethics and follow the policy and procedures of the agency.

b. Open to attaining an understanding of ASAM criteria guidelines and DSM-V-TR diagnosing.

c. Understands the Stages of Change

d. Able to maintains documentation and shift report logs.

e. Is open to attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and/or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) open/closed meetings throughout employment. Attain knowledge of the 12 Step, Traditions and Big Book of AA/NA.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17