RA Lead

Lifeline Connections • Bellingham, WA

11d • $23 - $27

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. The Lead works closely with the Program Director and Residential Aide Supervisor. The Lead is responsible for assisting with the provision of non-clinical services to clients enrolled in residential services. The employee assists the Residential Aide Supervisor with oversight for all Residential Aides while on shift and in the absence of the Residential Aide Supervisor. This position provides clinical services to agency patients. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties independently:

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• College coursework in substance use dependency preferred;
• Experience and training in the delivery of services to alcohol and other drug effected individuals and their families;
• Demonstrated experience providing supervision and/or mentoring to subordinate staff or co-workers preferred.
• 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; and
• 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

• Lifeline Connections strives to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/full-time employees a generous benefits package. Our plans cover 85% of medical, dental, and vision costs at the employee level and 75% for all dependent plans. The majority of out-of-pocket costs (i.e. co-pays, prescriptions, and deductibles) under our medical plans are also covered. We also offer other benefits, such as: employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and supplemental coverage.
• Our full-time employees and some part-time employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5%. On top of all that, our full-time employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!
• There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.

What This Job Offers

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