What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Assistant position at ASCEND Counseling and Recovery Services?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Residential Assistant will be responsible for overseeing and assisting Participants in ASCEND’s Partial Hospitalization (ASAM Level 2.5) Housing Program. The Residential Assistant will work under the supervision of the Program Director/Coordinator.
DUTIES:
- Maintain a safe and nurturing environment at all times.
- Provide direct assistance/guidance to participants at all times.
- Ensure participant compliance with house rules and procedures.
- Supervise and assist with participant activities.
- Supervise visitation between participants and significant others during scheduled times (when applicable).
- Assist participants with development of daily living skills.
- Supervise, monitor, and record participant’s self-medication.
- Provide written documentation of participant activity and/or periodic written updates to maintain compliance with written standards.
- Provide security for participants and property.
- Monitor safety procedures regarding facility use and participant activity.
- Light housekeeping duties including, but not limited to: emptying waste baskets, dusting, vacuuming, and cleaning the restrooms.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
- Monitor and document participant’s needs and progress during each shift.
- Maintain compliance with residential handbook including monitoring of participants.
- Model and encourage appropriate behaviors including verifying completion of chores and activities of daily living (i.e. performing room checks, teaching life skills and monitoring meal preparation).
- Participate in residential treatment team meeting as requested.
- Coordinate with clinical supervisors and housing coordinators as indicated to problem solve and meet participant needs.
- Complete all documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
REPORTS TO:
Program Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School Diploma, or GED.
2. CMS Status or CDCA certification preferred. Additional education, training, and/or certification is strongly preferred.
3. One-year prior experience in the field of substance use disorder/behavioral health related field is preferred. If an employee/candidate is in recovery, then 2 years of continuous sobriety is required.
4. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Must have the initiative to work independently and be able to communicate effectively with professionals in both the public and private sectors.
6. Must pass a background check and Urine Drug Screen as described in the policy and procedure manual.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
1. Perform all duties in an efficient and timely manner.
2. Document proficiently and accurately.
3. Treat program participants with compassion and dignity.
4. Cooperate with other staff and assist in operations as needed.
5. Exhibit professionalism in the areas of work habits, attitude, behavior, and appearance.
6. Treat all data and participant information with total confidentiality.
7. Adhere to all ethical and professional standards.
8. Agree to submit to random urine drug screens upon request of supervisor (s).
9. Actively collaborate with direct supervisor in the development of goals and objectives for professional growth to be included in annual Performance-Based Evaluation/Appraisal.
10. Maintain knowledge of the disease of addiction, treatment, and recovery process.
11. Be organized, punctual, and perform duties with minimal supervision.
PHYSICAL DEMAND:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. SSR 83-10 further defines Sedentary work as requiring about 6 hours of sitting and no more than 2 hours of standing or walking in an 8-hour workday. No significant stooping is usually required.
PAY SCALE (Dependent upon Experience, Education, References):
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $16