RA Lead

Lifeline Connections • Vancouver, WA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions.

Our Vision - As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive.

Our Mission - Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience and training in the delivery of services to alcohol and other drug effected individuals and their families
• Current unencumbered driver license and proof of current car insurance required for Residential staff members
• Demonstrated experience at providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals early in recovery from alcohol and other drugs.
• CPR/1st Aid certification required; must obtain within 14 days of hire.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Great attendance
• Ability to work well with others.
• Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• College coursework in substance use dependency preferred
• Demonstrated experience providing supervision and/or mentoring to subordinate staff or co-workers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead while on shift.
• Coordination, ordering and inventorying supplies for all residential services as per Supervisor.
• Assist with the ordering and distributing of Patient Store.
• Ensure that all Residential Aides are performing their job duties and perform Shift Audits
• Ensuring full communication between the clinical staff team members and the milieu staff team members
• Learn the role of Residential Aide Supervisor to ensure department quality and performance in the absence of the Supervisor.
• Address and communicate any staffing concerns with Residential Aide Supervisor
• Monitor all safety concerns in the residential units and reporting them immediately
• Orientation and training of all new Residential Aides as assigned by Supervisor and Program Director
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Lifeline Connections policies and procedures.
• Help prepare and present information and training to Residential Aides as assigned by the Residential Aide Supervisor that meets the needs of the changing trends in the milieu.
• May provide shift coverage and nights and weekend work
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Multiple options for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Employer-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance, along with access to supplemental coverage options.
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays and personal holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED