Swing shift Resident Aid (Palm Desert)

Renewal Health Group • Palm Desert, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Phoenix Rising Recovery is an addiction treatment facility in Palm Desert, California that's dedicated to helping clients rise above their past trauma and addictions into happier, healthier lives. We are currently looking for Resident Aids to join our team for our Residential Program!
This position is responsible for providing direct service to clients, and for facilitating the smooth day-to-day operation of the program. This position collaborates as a member of the multidisciplinary team (Treatment Team) to deliver effective treatment.

Requirements

• Currently registered with CCAPP required. (RADT, etc.)
• At least 18 years of age.
• High School graduate or possess a GED. Coursework in counseling, psychology, or social work a plus
• One year full-time experience working directly with clients in a program serving people with substance use.
• Knowledge of and belief in the principles of client centered treatment. Knowledge of medications and interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player. Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record and personal automobile insurance.
• Renewal Health Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• RHG will consider applicants with criminal history as required.
• Hiring is contingent upon completion of a Background Check, TB test, and clearance on a drug screen and pre-employment physical. Current First Aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire.
• For the mental health and eating disorder programs additional requirements include receiving DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance or an exemption and a submission of a signed Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508).
• Renewal Health Group requires employees to be vaccinated with exceptions only as required by law (i.e. medical or religion).

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in counseling, psychology, or social work a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with intakes and discharges as needed, orient new clients to the facility
• Conduct room checks, searches, personal searches and belongings upon admission, routinely and randomly
• Conduct scheduled rounds
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients
• Review treatment plan goals with clients regularly
• Ensure clients attend all scheduled groups, and therapy sessions
• Enforce and monitor client phone usage according to company policy
• Support clients in accessing community resources
• Assist clients in maintenance of prescribed medication
• Provide effective crisis intervention
• Teach independent living skills effectively
• Provide information and conduct shift reports (verbally and in the communication log) to staff during shift transition
• Transport and supervise clients to outside meetings and other appointments.
• Support team members when a crisis occurs
• Prepare and facilitate groups as assigned
• Manage program to ensure clients feels safe and secure
• Ensure completion of household chores by clients
• Manage visitation hours and monitor visitors according to company policy
• Administer drug and alcohol screenings on clients
• Ensure facility is clean, safe and in compliance with all accreditation and licensing requirements
• Complete all charts, program documentation, medication management, incident reports and other forms/reports are completed according to company policies
• Maintain a consistent, and open channel of communication with the Program Director and Clinical Director
• Other specific program duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Reimbursement for licensing fees
• Education assistance
• Employee referral bonus
• Healthcare Flexible spending account with $250 company contribution for Full time employees
• Paid vacation, sick leave, 6 paid holidays, jury duty pay
• Direct deposit and same-day pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% dollar for dollar match to employees who work a minimum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

What This Job Offers

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