Are you a compassionate and positive individual who thrives in a supportive role? If so, we want you to join our team as a Resident Assistant!

Bradford Health Services is an industry leader in effective and affordable drug and alcohol rehab programs. We offer 25 top-quality addiction treatment facilities across 5 southeast states including Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

Bradford has proudly served these communities for over 45 years.

We are actively looking for a Resident Assistant for a non-exempt positionto join our team at our Women's Reprieve location in Tuscaloosa , AL.

This is a great opportunity to join as an established industry leader where passion and team spirit are nurtured and rewarded!

Our culture is best in class too!

At Bradford Health Services, we understand that an industry-leading company is not built by one person. It takes an entire team to unite for a bigger purpose.

This is why we believe in a company culture that values your effort and provides you with the resources you need to provide high-quality service.

Your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Be aware of where residents are at all times, circulating around the facility on a regular basis.
• Assist others with admitting procedures for new residents.
• Assure that all residents follow the Bradford Program Schedule and are on time for each assignment.
• Reports any infractions of policy to the Senior Resident Specialist.
• Supervise resident activities as directed.
• Assure that patients are in their rooms at the designated times in the evening.
• Attend staff training programs as scheduled.
• Communicate the resident’s progress.
• Assist the Senior Resident Specialist on request.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in non-violent crisis interventions.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in addiction treatment preferred.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of disease concept and dynamics of chemical dependency and recovery.
• Experience in addiction treatment preferred.
• If recovering, two years of continuous verifiable abstinence.
• Must walk within the facility and on the grounds for approximately 1 mile per 8-hour shift.
• Must be capable of administering CPR and being certified.
• Must be able to bend and stoop from a standing position to the floor.
• Must be able to stand continuously in increments of 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Must have a valid Alabama Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Must be physically able to assist a disoriented or intoxicated resident, averaging a weight of 140 to 170 lbs. from the floor to a chair or bed.
• Must be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under stressful situations.

Bradford Health Services does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

In addition to federal law requirements, Bradford Health Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Last updated : 2024-05-21