Men’s Residential Program Assistant 7p-7a

Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers Inc; Painesville (OH); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision insurance

EAP

Descripción de la vacante

Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers Inc. is seeking a Residential Program Assistant to support staff by facilitating resident interactions, tracking documentation, and overseeing medication administration in a safe, recovery-focused environment.

The role involves house inspections, coordinating data collection with counselors, handling daily operations, and responding to emergencies while upholding client confidentiality and professional ethics. A valid driver’s license is required.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or CDCA license preferred.
• Understanding of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders; familiarity with community resources.
• Commitment to 12-step recovery principles.
• Experience in a residential treatment setting preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in computer applications and data management.
• Minimum of 1 year in a personal recovery program, if applicable.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Responsabilidades

• Interact with residents to encourage recovery while following rules, policies, and safety standards.
• Track client forms and complete charting in compliance with agency policies.
• Ensure medication self-administration, monitoring, storage, and disposal are safe.
• Notify pharmacy or medical provider when prescriptions need refilled.
• Compile client outcome reports and coordinate data collection with the counselor.
• Deliver cash receipts to Accounts Receivable/Billing Specialist for deposits.
• Participate in staff meetings, manage correspondence, and handle agency phone calls.
• Conduct house inspections and report maintenance issues.
• Manage normal residential operations and emergency situations independently.
• Uphold client confidentiality and knowledge of client rights and grievance procedures.
• May transport residents.
• Remain on duty beyond scheduled times if welfare of residents is affected.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Data management

Computer applications

Educación

Associate degree

CDCA license

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

The Residential Program Assistant supports staff by facilitating resident interactions, ensuring compliance with policies, and managing essential administrative tasks such as maintaining fiscal records and tracking client documentation. This role involves overseeing medication administration, conducting house inspections, and participating in team meetings to promote a safe and supportive environment for recovery.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Interacts with residents in a supportive manner to encourage recovery, ensuring compliance with all rules, policies, and health & safety standards.
• Track client forms, complete charting in compliance with agency policies.
• Ensure medication self-administration, monitoring, storage, and disposal are implemented in a safe manner for clients and staff.
• Follow all guidelines and protocols for monitoring self-administration of client’s medications.
• Responsible for notifying the appropriate pharmacy and or medical provider when prescriptions need refilled.
• Compiles client outcome reports and coordinates the assignment of data collection with the counselor.
• Delivers cash receipts to Accounts Receivable/Billing Specialist for deposit per established procedures.
• Participates in staff meetings, manages correspondence, and maintains necessary forms. Handles agency phone calls professionally and refers to appropriate resources.
• Conducts house inspections, reports maintenance issues, and assists with necessary purchases.
• Manages normal residential operations and emergency situations independently.
• Upholds professional ethics and client confidentiality, including knowledge of client rights and grievance procedures.
• May transport residents as necessary.
• Remains on duty beyond scheduled times, if necessary, when the welfare of the residents may be adversely affected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree and/or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CDCA) license preferred.
• Understanding of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders and familiarity with community resources.
• Strong belief in and commitment to 12-step recovery principles.
• Previous experience in a residential treatment setting preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in computer applications and data management.
• Minimum of 1 year in a personal recovery program, if applicable.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Working Conditions

In this role you may work with or be exposed to individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues. The environment may involve interacting with clients who exhibit a range of behaviors associated with their conditions, including emotional distress, unpredictability, and challenges in communication.

Background check and Alcohol and Drug Screen required.

Pay: Starting at $18/hour

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• EAP