Clinical Aide/Driver

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers; Town of Harrietstown (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers in Saranac Lake, NY, seeks a Full-time Clinical Aide/Driver to support residents' daily routines.

The role includes supervising activities, facilitating transportation, and assisting with program implementation under the Program Director's guidance. Responsibilities include orienting residents, supporting sobriety efforts, coordinating with case managers, and collaborating with local fellowship groups.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalency.
• Experience training and working effectively with chemically dependent individuals.

Responsibilities

• Orient residents to the facility, local surroundings, and community resources.
• Help residents adjust to community living without alcohol/drugs.
• Monitor family visits and aid residents as necessary.
• Prepare written observational reports on attitudes, behaviors, and events.
• Provide support to residents concerning growth and sobriety issues.
• Meet biweekly with case manager to discuss new arrivals and growth.
• Cooperate with area fellowship groups.
• Assist with transportation needs.
• Train new Residence Aides when designated.
• Monitor supply inventories and order supplies as needed.
• May interview residents upon admission and complete admission packets.
• Assist in developing and implementing activities and events.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Open communication

Emotional intelligence

Nonviolence

Growth and change

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers

Location: Veterans Program - Saranac Lake, NY

Position: Full-time Clinical Aide/Driver

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Pay Range: $16.00/hour to $22.00/hour

Position Summary

The clinical aide works under the supervision of the Program Director/Designee in assisting residents to become accustomed to the residence routine. This position assists in the development and implementation of activities and programs, which provide opportunities to residents in developing a healthy lifestyle, improving their quality of life and overall well-being. Provides transportation as may be assigned.

Education and Training

High school graduate or equivalency.

Qualifications and 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 performing the job duties.

Physical Demands

Must be able to work in various climatic conditions. Excessive walking may be required for extended periods.

Essential Duties

• Orients new residents to the facility, local surroundings, and community resources.
• Helps the individual to adjust to community living without the use of alcohol/drugs.
• Monitors family visits and aids residents as necessary.
• Prepares a written observational report on attitudes, behaviors, and pertinent events over the weekend.
• Provide support to residents concerning growth and sobriety issues.
• Meets with case manager biweekly to discuss new arrivals, resident’s growth, and house changes.
• Cooperates with area fellowship groups.
• Assist with transportation needs.
• Performs additional duties which help to ensure the quality of the resident services provided by the center as required by the program director.
• May be designated to train new Residence Aides.
• Monitor supply inventories and order supplies as needed.
• May Interview residents upon admission and complete the resident’s admission packet.
• Assists in the development and implementation of activities, special events and programs.
• Must have valid NYS driver’s license and be able to be insured by an insurance carrier.
• Supervise and document UDS.
• May perform other duties as assigned.