Program Aide I - Per Diem

SIERRA TRIBAL CONSORTIUM INC • Fresno, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

A Program Aide I in the Sierra Tribal Consortium, Inc./Turtle Lodge residential treatment facility provides direct care, supervision, and support to residents, assisting with daily living skills such as attending to hygiene tasks, keeping a schedule, monitoring behavior, facilitating activities, enforcing rules, managing crises, handling documentation, and serving as a positive role model to help clients with their recovery and personal growth in a safe, structured environment

Requirements

• Patience, empathy, strong communication, multitasking, conflict resolution, crisis management, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with specific populations (e.g., substance use/abuse, individuals with history of trauma, co-occurring disorders).
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License
• If a recovering person, must have at least three years’ continuous recovery
• Understand principles regarding ethics and client confidentiality (CFR 42, part 2, HIPAA)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on organizational needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an alcohol/drug treatment or recovery home preferred
• Prefer a person with a high school diploma or GED
• Preference given to qualified American Indian applicants in accordance with applicable Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code Sections 472 and 473) and the Indian Self-Determination Act, Public Law 93-638, provided the applicant has submitted acceptable proof of Indian Preference for employment which is to accompany the application if you are claiming Indian Preference.

Responsibilities

• Resident Support: Assist with personal hygiene, meals, laundry, and other daily living tasks; provide emotional support and companionship. Position may require some nights, weekends, holidays and on-call coverage.
• Supervision & Safety: Monitor residents constantly, ensure adherence to rules, conduct safety rounds, and respond to emergencies.
• Program Implementation: Help implement individual treatment plans, facilitate group activities, and support recreational/educational programs.
• Medication Observation: Observe medications as prescribed and maintain accurate medication records (MAR).
• Documentation: Maintain accurate logs, record resident activities, and document behavioral observations.
• Facility Maintenance: Ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and safety of the living environment.
• Role Modeling: Demonstrate positive behaviors, communication, and healthy routines for residents.
• Administrative Support: May involve answering phones, managing supplies, or assisting with client transportation.
• Perform other related duties, which may be inclusive, but not listed in the job description.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees