About the Role
The Clinical Aide works under the supervision of the Program Director/Designee, assisting residents in adapting to the residence routine and encouraging participation in social and recreational activities to promote recovery.
Responsibilities
- Orients new residents to the facility, local surroundings, and community resources.
- Helps residents adjust to community living without the use of alcohol/drugs.
- Monitors family visits and provides assistance to residents as necessary.
- Prepares written observational reports on resident attitudes, behaviors, and pertinent events.
- Provides assistance to residents concerning growth and sobriety issues.
- Meets with case manager biweekly to discuss new arrivals, resident growth, and house changes.
- Cooperates with area fellowship groups.
- Responsible for grocery shopping as directed by the site manager.
- Performs additional duties to ensure the quality of resident services.
- May be designated to train new Residence Aides.
- May interview residents upon admission and complete the resident's admission packet.
- Ability to prepare meals for residents.
- Supervises and documents UDS.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Experience training and working effectively with chemically dependent individuals.
- Work within a trauma-informed environment.
- Adhere to Sanctuary commitments.
- Commitment to Social Responsibility, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Open Communication, Democracy, Nonviolence and Growth and Change.
- Must have a valid NYS driver's license.
- Must be able to be insured by an insurance carrier.
Skills
- Assisting residents
- Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities
- Promoting recovery
- Preparing written observational reports
- Providing assistance with growth and sobriety issues
- Meal preparation
- Supervising and documenting UDS
Location
- Saranac Lake, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- High school graduate or equivalency
Salary/Compensations
- $16.00/hour to $22.00/hour
About the Company
- St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers
