Resident Aide

Job Code: 21-1093 Salary: $15.02 - $21.71

Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Location: Partridge House

Department: HS-ACDP-Inpatient Program Reports to: Resident Aide Supervisor

Summary: Reporting to the Resident Aide Supervisor, the Resident Aide will work collaboratively with other staff to ensure a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed environment. Responsible for monitoring activities, transporting residents to outside activities, and providing programming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Perform all listed duties in an ethical manner and comply with all ethical standards of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe.

· Know and understand all house policies, rules and operating procedures of the Partridge House Inpatient Program relating to resident care and report any violations of any of these to his/her supervisor or a Clinical Staff Member (Counselor, Program Coordinator or Clinical Director), as soon as possible.

· Maintain all confidentiality standards and regulations (e.g. federal, state, and tribal).

· Monitors all the activities and status of all residents, assuring an environment that is supportive and safe.

· Ensure that rounds of the entire building are completed as scheduled, including visual checks of all clients.

· Completes all documentation (e.g. Daily Log, Behavioral Notes) in a timely and concise manner.

· Monitors visitors to the Program (e.g. Family Education, Fellowship meetings). Denies admittance to anyone under the influence of alcohol/other drugs. Asks any disruptive person to leave the premises.

· Transport residents to outside activities. Provide support/encouragement to residents while on outings.

· Supervises and logs in medications taken by residents.

· Assists with alcohol and other drug detection activities (e.g. Breathalyzer, Urine Drug Screen).

· Answers the telephone and logs all calls made by and received for residents.

· Report any conflict that interferes with the welfare of a resident or causes them to feel unsafe.

· Other duties as assigned by the Evening/Night Shift Supervisor, Inpatient Coordinator, or Clinical Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities: There are no supervisor requirements for this position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of information obtained, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Education And/or Experience:

· High School Diploma or GED.

· Knowledge of addiction treatment settings and an understanding of 12 Step support programs are assets.

· Minimum of two (2) years of sobriety (if a recovering person).

· CPR/First Aid Certified (or willing to be certified within the first three months of work).

Other Skills and Abilities: Good oral and written communication skills required. Ability to work evening, nights, weekends, and holidays. Flexible schedule a must.

Must be at least 18 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driver abstract in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy.

The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check prior to employment.

Pass a medical screening, have a negative PPD, and a current flu shot.