LEAD RESIDENTIAL AIDE (On-Site #0005R) - Pueblo
About The Position
Are you on a journey to find personal and professional fulfillment? At Crossroads Turning Points, we recognize the importance of making a positive impact on others' lives. By helping individuals navigate the challenges of substance misuse and mental health, you can play a vital role in guiding them toward a healthier lifestyle and lasting recovery. Our caring team provides personal support in a warm, welcoming environment to everyone who walks through our doors. We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic individual to join our team as a Lead Residential Aide for the unit. This position is for the second shift, 4:00 pm to 12 midnight. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screening, which includes testing for marijuana, along with a comprehensive background check and a TB test. This position involves working at the facility.
Requirements
- Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
- Must be able to demonstrate a willingness to learn the dynamics of substance misuse and its effects.
- Able to communicate effectively.
- Must be able to follow directions.
- CPR and First-Aid certification (initial training and renewals paid for by the agency).
- Valid driver's license and insurability.
- Basic computer skills are required.
Nice To Haves
- QMAP certification is preferred but is not required.
- CAT certification is preferred but is not required.
- Prior experience working in a substance misuse setting or a human service agency is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Will be the primary point of contact for the training of new Residential Aide staff.
- Assists in maintaining the unit in an organized, clean, and efficient manner.
- Transports patients to and from appointments, support groups, employment searches, and other related activities.
- Maintains the security of the assigned unit in accordance with the CTP policy and procedures.
- Responsible for immediately reporting child abuse or neglect to the unit supervisor and area director when applicable.
- Monitors patients and their activities.
- Accurately documents the activities of each patient during the assigned shift.
- Responsible for reporting all patient infractions, concerns, or problems to the primary counselor or supervisor.
- Serves as liaison between shift residential aides and unit supervisor.
- Operation oversight of random urinalysis testing of patients in programs.
- Ensuring UA results are documented in the electronic health record (EHR) and sent to the lab for chemical testing as indicated.
- Operational oversight of patient appointments and transportation needs on each shift.
- Ensuring shift reports are passed verbally and by email to the incoming shift.
- Ensuring that patient medications are accurately entered into the electronic health record (EHR).
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Eight (8) Paid Holidays
- Two (2) Paid Administrative Holidays
- Career Advancement
- The 401(k) plan includes an employer match of up to 5%.
- Many other benefits (free and optional).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
