Residential Behavioral Health Aide – Recovery Support

Set Free Alaska; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life

Short-term disability

401K with match

Paid time off

Continuing Education stipend

Job summary

Set Free Alaska is seeking a Behavioral Health Assistant to join our Residential Facility. This 24 hour facility has hours that vary by position, and you’ll be on the front lines of supporting residents in recovery and safety.

No special certifications are required to start; CDC II or NCAC 1 or QAP equivalent can be pursued within three years. You will assist clinical staff and help residents build life skills in a compassionate, professional environment.

Qualifications

• CDC II or NCAC 1 or QAP equivalent certification within 3 years from hire.
• Pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check.
• Qualify for Set Free Alaska’s commercial automobile insurance.
• Current valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support the residents and model healthy supportive relationships that encourage sobriety and living a life in recovery
• Support clinical staff with filing, copying, faxing, medication monitoring, providing client transportation to appointments, shopping, and outside community activities
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients while maintaining healthy and professional boundaries, interacting with the residents in a manner conducive to their safety, dignity, privacy, and security
• Monitor resident’s cooperation with house rules and report inconsistency to program manager and/or case manager and document in communication log to ensure the program’s house rules, policies and procedures are adhered to
• Model and teach residents life skills which can include personal care/hygiene, laundry, housekeeping, shopping/budgeting, and meal preparation
• Support Clients in developing conflict resolution skills to address conflict that arises within the community

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Discretion and professionalism

Confidentiality

Crisis de-escalation

Basic computer skills

Education

CDC II / NCAC 1 or QAP cert within 3 years

Driver's license

Job description

Set Free Alaska is seeking a Behavioral Health Assistant to join our Residential Facility. This 24 hour facility has hours that vary by position, and you’ll be on the front lines of supporting residents in recovery and safety.

No special certifications are required to start; CDC II or NCAC 1 or QAP equivalent can be pursued within three years. You will assist clinical staff and help residents build life skills in a compassionate, professional environment.