Chemical Dependency Aide
About The Position
The Chemical Dependency Aide works in Inpatient Addiction Recovery Services and supports people in early recovery from addiction. The role requires compassion and serving as a positive role model while helping participants learn and practice healthy coping skills and demonstrating sober activities. The aide also assists nursing as requested, including retrieving patients, obtaining supplies, and monitoring the milieu. The successful candidate must be able to establish and enforce boundaries for themselves and the group. The position is located at 20 Cottage Street, Potsdam, NY 13676, and is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., including every other weekend. The role is 37.5 hours per week. On-the-job orientation and in-services are provided.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Compassion for people in early recovery from addiction.
- Ability to serve as a role model and set and enforce boundaries for oneself and the group.
Responsibilities
- Supervise patients, including coordinating activities, meals, and activities of daily living (50%).
- Perform clerical functions and ordering (25%).
- Transport urine samples, register patients, and accompany patients to appointments (15%).
- Complete documentation (10%).
- Assist nursing as requested, including retrieving patients, obtaining supplies, and monitoring the milieu.
- Help participants learn and practice healthy coping skills and demonstrate sober activities.
- Set and enforce boundaries for oneself and the group.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
