Residential Aide

Project Chesapeake; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Project Chesapeake is seeking a highly motivated part-time Residential Aide for a male level 3.1 setting in Odenton, MD. The role focuses on monitoring clients during shifts, upholding daily schedules, and supporting intakes and rounds to ensure a safe, sober environment.

The position requires strong observation, communication, and de-escalation skills, with HIPAA compliance as a key guideline. Prior behavioral health experience is a plus, and the schedule includes Saturday shifts from 7:00am to

Qualifications

• Ability to observe, document, and inform others if physical, cognitive or behavioral changes are a concern.
• Understanding of addiction, mental health, and recovery concepts.
• Prior experience in Behavioral Health is a plus; openness to ASAM, Stages of Change, and 12-step concepts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all clients during assigned shift.
• Conduct regular rounds around the property.
• Ensure the daily program and schedule are followed.
• Assist with new intakes, room searches, and mealtimes.
• Observe and document medications administered or refused.
• Monitor supervised urinalysis as scheduled.
• Communicate professionally with clients, staff, and supervisors.
• Keep staff informed of client challenges during shifts and changes.
• Attend team meetings as scheduled.
• Deescalate when necessary and maintain professional boundaries.
• Comply with HIPAA guidelines at all times.

Skills

Observation

HIPAA compliance

De-escalation

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

**Project Chesapeake provides quality addiction treatment, behavioral health therapy & treatment for individuals with a dual diagnosis. We are seeking a highly motivated, reliable, & professional, part-time Residential Aide to join our team in a male level 3.1 setting!

Our mission is to provide an opportunity for individuals to learn how to live a positive, sober lifestyle while empowering them to make changes that will lead to successful, independent living.**

Hours:

• Part-time


• Saturday - 7:00am - 3:00pm

Responsibilities include:

• Is responsible for monitoring all clients throughout their assigned shift.


• Ability to conduct regular “rounds” around the entire property.


• Ensures the daily program / schedule is being followed.


• Assist with new intakes, complete room searches, monitor mealtimes, etc.


• Observes & documents all clients taking and / or refusing prescribed or over the counter medications.


• Monitor & observe supervised urinalysis as needed / scheduled.


• Communicates in a professional manner with all clients, staff & supervisors.


• Keeps all program staff members informed of all client’s current challenges or behavioral issues.


• Provides accurate information during shift changes via written & verbal communication in a professional manner.


• Attends team meetings as necessary / scheduled.


• Can quickly adapt to changes in schedules, routines & work assignments.


• Ability to deescalate.


• Ability to maintain ethical & professional boundaries with all clients & staff.


• Understands & abides by HIPAA guidelines / requirements at all times.

Qualifications include:

• Ability to observe, identify, document & inform others if physical, cognitive & behavioral changes are a concern.


• Understands the field of addiction, mental health & recovery.


• Prior experience in a Behavioral Health setting is a plus.


• Open to learning about & understanding ASAM criteria guidelines, Stages of Change, 12 step recovery, etc.

Pay:

• $17.00/hr.