Summary of Position ResponsibilitiesResidential Aid will be someone that is passionate about helping individuals with substance use disorders and mental illness. The ideal candidate will help these individuals develop key life skills and become one with the community while maintaining sobriety in a peer-run supportive living home. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain a sober living environment in residential houses, and promote recovery skills while presenting a caring, compassionate attitude.
- Provide crisis intervention/de-escalation when needed consulting with supervisor/house manager.
- Establish trusting relationships with clients while modeling awareness and behavior needed for growth and development of clients, displaying knowledge of the therapeutic importance of maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Report working on time and on a regular basis.
- Train and monitor residents in the implementation and integration of independent skills such as bed making, laundry, etc.
- Train and encourage residents, as needed, in daily self-care practices.
- Converse with residents to reinforce positive behaviors and to promote social interaction.
- Supervise and assist residents in punctual attendance of scheduled daily programs, i.e., school, work, medical appointments, therapy, support groups, etc.
- Accompany residents on shopping trips and counsel residents in the purchase of items.
- Work with residents on achieving formal and informal goals such as the use of public transportation, communications, money management, social interaction, etc.
- Observe, document, and review residents' daily progress, needs, medical issues, and behaviors.
- Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel. Complete written work order requests for maintenance needs.
- Attend and participate in required training sessions and staff meetings.
- Transport or assist in transporting residents to and from appointments, activities, etc.
- May work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Adhere to safety, hygiene, health, and fire hazard guidelines; policies and procedures; and mission and values.
Programs: Residential Client Type:
- Adolescents/Children
- Adults
- Family
Language:
- English (required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
Typical Working Conditions: Work is usually performed in an office environment; includes continuous contact with staff and the public. Work is performed in an office or other environmentally controlled room; work exposes incumbent to contagious or infectious diseases; work may expose incumbent to dangerous and volatile situations; which could result in bodily injury. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements Education:
- High school or equivalent Associate Degree Preferred
Qualifications and Experience:
- 21 years or older.
- Good communication skills and de-escalation skills. 1-year (preferred) experience with SUD/MH clients.
- Must have a valid Maryland Driver's License with two points or less on your driving record.
- Knowledge of and the ability to display sober living and recovery skills, empowerment of clients, and presenting a caring, compassionate attitude.
- Must have one year of sobriety
Typical Physical Requirements: Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, and copiers. Move and lift light objects up to 25 pounds such as mail, supplies, files, and equipment. Salary Description 14.56 - 16.00 Hourly