Teen Boys' Direct Care Staff

Mntc; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

A community rehabilitation center in Buffalo, MN, is seeking a dedicated individual to supervise and mentor teen clients as they navigate a rehabilitation program. This full-time position involves fostering relationships, ensuring client safety during activities, and providing transportation as needed. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong interpersonal skills, and a valid driver's license. Shifts include evenings and weekends, with competitive pay rates based on timing and experience.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong ability to mentor individuals with life-controlling problems.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and meet insurance requirements.
• Documented freedom from substance use problems for at least one year.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clients in daily duties at the facility.
• Develop healthy, professional relationships with clients.
• Safely transport clients to various appointments and activities.

Skills

Mentoring people

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage difficult situations

Maintaining confidentiality

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lakeside Academy
100 Garrison Avenue NE
Buffalo, MN 55313, USA

Play a critical role in leading our teen boys at our Lakeside facility in Buffalo!

Be the backbone of hope and healing. At Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, every role matters in helping people overcome addiction and find a new path forward. Whether you’re working directly with clients or supporting behind the scenes, your contributions make recovery possible. In return, we offer a values-driven workplace, supportive managers, and opportunities to grow. That commitment has earned us recognition from Newsweek as a Best Addiction Treatment Center and seven straight Star Tribune Top Workplace awards.

Two full time shifts: Tuesday - Saturday 3-11pm & Sun-Thurs 3-11pm. Pay chart listed below.

Summary: Supervise clients in daily duties and activities, working under the direction of the Program Manager and Director, in a faith based, 12 month residential rehabilitation program setting.

Client supervision

• Lead and supervise clients in the program on dorm floor(s), and during all duties and activities during the course of the work shift.

Relationship building

• Develop healthy relationships with the clients in the program, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and being a role model and mentor to them.

Client Transportation

• Maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenges insurance carrier.
• Safely transport clients to all program functions, appointments, and outside activities, exhibiting driving skills that inspire trust and confidence from clients.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Strong ability to relate to and mentor people with life-controlling problems.

Interpersonal skills:

• Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to keep emotions under control.
• Ability to confront clients with effectiveness.
• Ability to remain on task and follow through on multiple concurrent assignments with frequent interruptions.
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Physical Demands:

• Able to stand on feet for the majority of an 8 hour shift.
• Able to climb up and down three flights of stairs several times during a regular shift.
• Able to walk during the majority of a regular shift.
• Able to lift 50lbs and carry some distances.

Educational/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Documented 1 year freedom from chemical use problems (including tobacco, drugs, alcohol).
• Ability to successfully complete background check process.
• Possession of a valid drivers license and a clean driving record and ability to be insured under organizations vehicle insurance carrier.
• Must posses a MN state drivers license or be willing to transfer out of state license to MN state drivers license.

Compensation:

Weekday 1st shift: (7am - 3pm): Base Rate $17/hr

Weekday 2nd shift: (3-11pm): $1/hr shift differential ($1 + base rate of $17 = $18/hr)

Weekday or Weekend 3rd shift (11pm - 7am): $4/hr shift differential ($4 + base rate of $17 = $21/hr)

Weekend 1st shift: $2/hr shift differential ($2 + base rate of $17 = $19/hr) and Weekend 2nd shift: $3/hr shift differential ($3 + base rate of $17 = $20/hr)

We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool in order to successfully meet our mission of helping every Minnesotan find help and healing from addiction.

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any category protected by federal, state or applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodation is provided upon request.

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