Dietary Aide - Per Diem

High Point Treatment Center; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health service agency seeks a Dietary Aide for its Women's Addiction Treatment Center in New Bedford. The role involves preparing meals, ensuring safety standards, and working closely with clients facing substance use challenges. Ideal candidates possess a High School diploma and the ability to engage with diverse behavioral health issues. The position offers competitive pay, per diem status, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long & short term disability

403b - Retirement

Unmatched Leave Time

Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor

Free meals at select programs

Qualifications

• Ability to work with clients with behavioral health issues.
• Food safety certification required within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals following approved menu.
• Ensure compliance with Confidentiality and Infection Control standards.
• Complete assigned opening/closing duties.

Skills

Ability to work with chemically dependent clients

Knowledge of Infection Control standards

Food safety certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Dietary Aide

Program & Location: Women's Addiction Treatment Center (WATC)/New Bedford
Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
Pay Range: $20 - $23 per hour(Experience Dependent)
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Weekdays or Weekends 6:00am - 2:00pm or 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Must be able to work every other weekend. More hours could be added on after summer.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & short term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DCA
• PFML
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses & Referral
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Education days to use towards CEU's
• Free meals at select programs and when available
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

About Us

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

Dietary Aide Duties & Responsibilities

• Compliance with Federal Regulations, 42CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patients and HIPAA Regulations
• Knowledge of Infection Control standards-hand washing, personal protective equipment (PPE) kits, blood spill kits, etc.
• Food safety certification required within the first year
• Preparation and serving of assigned meals following approved menu by the Nutrition Committee
• Opening/closing duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned by the Site Director / Program Director / Director of Dietary to insure safe and appropriate operation of the facility

Dietary Aide Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or relevant work
• Must have the ability to work with chemically dependent, dully diagnosed and clients with other behavioral health issues

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