Youth Recovery & Crisis Stabilization Aide

Mount Rogers; Wytheville (VA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Rogers is seeking a Youth Recovery Aide-Crisis Stabilization to support youth with serious emotional disturbance in a sub-acute crisis unit. You will assist treatment teams, help implement recovery plans, and perform household tasks to maintain safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean environment, participating in team activities, managing medications per orders, basic first aid, handling referrals, and crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia Driver's License and copy of DMV safe driving record

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and safe environment by performing tasks such as house cleaning, grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation, as well as fire drills and fire extinguisher checks.
• Participate in activities of a self-directed team, attend meetings, and training events as needed.
• Maintain, administer and document medications in accordance with written physician’s orders and regulatory standards, and observe for side effects; notify staff as necessary.
• Administer basic first aid and maintain CPR/First Aid certifications as required.
• Assist with answering calls, taking referrals, and data entry; help with intake paperwork.
• Intervene in crisis situations and emergencies, seeking consultation from team members as needed.
• Interact with people in a supportive and therapeutic manner.
• Possess knowledge of mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse disorders

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Crisis intervention

Independent work

Job description

Mount Rogers is seeking a Youth Recovery Aide-Crisis Stabilization to support youth with serious emotional disturbance in a sub-acute crisis unit. You will assist treatment teams, help implement recovery plans, and perform household tasks to maintain safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean environment, participating in team activities, managing medications per orders, basic first aid, handling referrals, and crisis intervention.