Residential Aide
Residential Aide
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Job Description
Lifeline Connections is a communitybased 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 wholeperson 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 welltrained and dedicated staff we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.
POSITON TITLE: Residential Aide NonExempt Position
RESPONSIBLE TO: Residential Aide Supervisor
MAJOR DUTIES: The Residential Aide position works under the supervision of the unit Residential Aide Supervisor. This position provides support in the group living and milieu component of the inpatient program in a nonclinical capacity. This position provides clinical services to agency patients. In fulfilling these duties the incumbent performs the following duties independently:
1. Ensures an environment that promotes the health and safety of patients;
2. Assist patients as needed with nonclinical needs;
3. Work as part of a treatment team as a nonclinical member;
4. Complete all milieu duties as needed and assigned;
5. Provide advocacy and assist in facilitating access to necessary community resources sober support systems and other professionals;
6. Maintain complete and up to date documentation consistent with agency policy;
7. Supports and implements agency policies and procedures; and
8. Other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. High School diploma or equivalent;
2. Familiarity with issues specific to addiction and recovery;
3. Current CPR/1st Aid certification required;
4. Good verbal and written communication skills;
5. Great attendance; and
6. Ability to work well with others.
COMPLEXITY
The incumbent provides agency based services to clients 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 clients.
PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are primarily with the members of the treatment team clients and significant others and family members of the clients. 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.
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.
Salary: $20.85 23.00/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
The Benefits:
Lifeline Connections strives to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/fulltime 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 outofpocket costs (i.e. copays 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 fulltime employees and some parttime employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5. On top of all that our fulltime 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 lets talk about you joining our team!
Employment Type
Part-Time
