About this role
St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers
Location : Veterans Program - Saranac Lake, NY
Position : Full-time Clinical Aide/Driver
Schedule : Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
Pay Range : $16.00/hour to $22.00/hour
Position Summary : The clinical aide works under the supervision of the Program Director/Designee in assisting residents to become accustomed to the residence routine. This position assists in the development and implementation of activities and programs, which provide opportunities to residents in developing a healthy lifestyle, improving their quality of life and overall well-being. Provides transportation as may be assigned.
Education and Training : High school graduate or equivalency.
Qualifications and Requirements : Experience training and working effectively with chemically dependent individuals. Work within a trauma informed environment. Adhere to Sanctuary commitments. Commitment to Social Responsibility, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Open Communication, Democracy, Nonviolence and Growth and Change performing the job duties.
Physical Demands : Must be able to work in various climatic conditions. Excessive walking may be required for extended periods.
Essential Duties :
- Orients new residents to the facility, local surroundings, and community resources.
- Helps the individual to adjust to community living without the use of alcohol/drugs.
- Monitors family visits and aids residents as necessary.
- Prepares a written observational report on attitudes, behaviors, and pertinent events over the weekend.
- Provide support to residents concerning growth and sobriety issues.
- Meets with case manager biweekly to discuss new arrivals, resident’s growth, and house changes.
- Cooperates with area fellowship groups.
- Assist with transportation needs.
- Performs additional duties which help to ensure the quality of the resident services provided by the center as required by the program director.
- May be designated to train new Residence Aides.
- Monitor supply inventories and order supplies as needed.
- May Interview residents upon admission and complete the resident’s admission packet.
- Assists in the development and implementation of activities, special events and programs.
- Must have valid NYS driver’s license and be able to be insured by an insurance carrier.
- Supervise and document UDS.
- May perform other duties as assigned.