SUMMARY

The Residential Aide Coordinator supervises the Residential Aide (RA) staff and coordinates consumer activities. The position requires that the individual serve as part of the clinical therapeutic team to provide comprehensive services to consumers and their children. The position functions include but are not limited to personnel management, staff scheduling, and assistance to consumers to ensure a therapeutic environment in which productive, meaningful, and culturally appropriate services can be provided. The incumbent of this position must work well under pressure, meeting multiple and conflicting deadlines. The incumbent shall always demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and consumers.

JOB DUTIES

• Oversees day-to-day operations of assigned responsibilities.
• Assists the Program Director with day-to-day operations within the scope of job duties, as needed.
• Prepares and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in a timely and accurate manner as required.
• Supervises, schedules, and evaluates RA’s.  Monitors and approves staff timesheets, including overtime documentation.
• Coordinates RA staff schedules and ensures appropriate RA coverage for all shifts.
• Assists RA staff to attend appropriate job-related training as required for their position, or which will benefit the staff in performing their duties.
• Conducts orientation and training for all new RA and Cook staff members on relevant policies and procedures, including vehicle, emergency, universal precautions and health and safety rules, and Electronic Health Record documentation training relevant to their duties.
• Completes progress notes as needed in Electronic Health Record.
• Provides file documentation following established standards and submits reports as required. 
• Assists with monitoring of consumers on and off unit. Facilitates groups as needed within the scope of qualifications or knowledge base. 
• Assists with planning weekly social and recreational activities for the consumers and assists with activities in cooperation with the treatment team.
• Trains and/or assists RA’s to perform consumer random drug testing: urine analysis, breathalyzer, and mouth swabs.
• Attends clinical case staffing and functions as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Maintains consumer confidentiality.
• Attends all staff meetings, training meetings, and in-service meetings.
• Maintains valid CPR/First Aid and Respect training.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Familiarity with human resources policies and procedures.
• Ability to report to work on time.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles.
• Skill in operating personal computers utilizing a variety of computer software.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meeting deadlines.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with the ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to establish appropriate task priorities and respond to emergencies.
• Knowledge of local, State, CARF, and Federal standards/codes for building, fire, and safety.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate development and substance abuse treatment.
• Keep current with State of Alaska Community Care Licensing regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with residential consumers.
• Minimum of six (6) months of previous supervisory experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in a substance abuse treatment facility.
• For company insurance purposes, must be 25 years of age.
• Ability to obtain State of Alaska Substance Abuse Counselor Technician certification within one (1) year of hire.
• First Aid and CPR certification required within (30) days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• Associate’s degree in behavioral health or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience working with residential consumers.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in a substance abuse treatment facility.
• A combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for degree requirements.

Salary : $22 - $33