Residential Aide - All Shifts

Mainspring Recovery•Lynchburg, VA

5d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Aide provides client care, supervision, and role modeling in a residential addiction recovery setting, helping maintain a safe, structured, supportive, and drug-free environment. Responsibilities develop progressively through the R.I.S.E. (Raising Initiative Skills for Elevation) Program. The role monitors the therapeutic milieu and client activities, responds to crises and emergencies, and transports clients to outside activities, evening AA meetings, and appointments as needed. It also supports life skills and self-help group education, requiring strong communication and professional boundaries within the therapeutic community. This is a direct-care, on-site position in Lynchburg, Virginia. Residential Aides may be scheduled for any shift from Sunday through Saturday according to operational needs. The stated work schedule includes 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.; flexibility to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays is required. The position is listed as full-time or part-time, 24–40 hours per week, hourly and non-exempt. Schedule adjustments or additional hours may be required based on census, staffing, or program needs. Pay is $19 per hour, with applicable differentials of $0.50 per hour for evenings, $1 per hour for overnights, and $1 per hour for weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Pre-employment checks may include job-related background checks, drug testing, TB testing, and verification of employment history and/or references.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current valid driver’s license and ability to be insured.
CPR and CPI certification within 90 days of hire; training is provided.
Minimum one year of experience in a behavioral healthcare or addiction recovery setting.
Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to empathize with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR/EMR systems, such as Kipu.
Crisis de-escalation and problem-solving abilities.
Commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and a collaborative work environment.
Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to ascend and descend stairs multiple times throughout the workday.
Ability to lift, carry, and move client luggage and personal belongings weighing approximately 20 to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout residential facilities for extended periods.
Ability to safely assist with routine residential tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to report on time and participate in shift-to-shift communication.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with addiction treatment and the recovery process.

Responsibilities

Ensure client well-being and safety by providing a structured, positive, and supportive environment.
Act as a resource for new clients and facilitate their integration into the program.
Participate actively as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and strong boundaries with clients.
Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines.
Document activities, observations, and client behaviors accurately and promptly in the Kipu system.
Assist with admissions, including body searches, personal property checks, and inventory checklists.
Conduct regular safety rounds and adhere to supervision intervals.
Assist with life skills and discharge planning.
Monitor the therapeutic milieu and client activities, and respond to client crises and emergencies as needed.
Transport clients to outside activities, evening AA meetings, and appointments as needed.
Provide life skills and self-help group education.
Perform other duties as assigned.