Residential Assistant — Impactful Recovery Support

Gateway Foundation; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

18 paid time off days

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Gateway Foundation is looking for Residential Assistants to support clients in a substance abuse treatment program in Springfield, IL. Responsibilities include monitoring client safety, providing motivational support, and planning recreational activities.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some training in substance abuse treatment. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $15.62 to $20.30 per hour, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for personal

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of training or equivalent knowledge of substance abuse treatment theory.
• Experience with adolescent/adult populations in residential or outpatient settings is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure the safety of clients in a treatment program.
• Provide educational support to clients to meet therapeutic goals.
• Assist in scheduling client transportation and recreational planning.
• Report client observations to contribute to treatment plans.

Skills

Client safety and monitoring

Motivational support

Therapeutic alliance

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Gateway Foundation is looking for Residential Assistants to support clients in a substance abuse treatment program in Springfield, IL. Responsibilities include monitoring client safety, providing motivational support, and planning recreational activities.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some training in substance abuse treatment. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $15.62 to $20.30 per hour, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for personal