Residential Aide

Project Chesapeake • East New Market, MD

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About The Position

Project Chesapeake provides addiction treatment and behavioral health therapy for individuals with a dual diagnosis. The organization seeks a highly motivated, reliable, and professional full-time Residential Aide for a Level 3.5 location. Its mission is to help individuals learn to live a positive, sober lifestyle and make changes that support successful, independent living.

The schedule is Monday off; Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and Thursday and Friday off. Pay is $17.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Ability to observe, identify, document, and inform others about concerning physical, cognitive, or behavioral changes.
• Understanding of addiction, mental health, and recovery.
• Ability to maintain ethical and professional boundaries.
• Ability to deescalate situations.
• Ability to communicate professionally and provide accurate shift-change information.
• Ability to adapt to changes in schedules, routines, and work assignments.
• Understanding of and adherence to HIPAA guidelines and requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Willingness to learn about and understand ASAM criteria guidelines, Stages of Change, and 12-step recovery.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all clients throughout the assigned shift and conduct regular rounds around the property.
• Ensure the daily program and schedule are followed.
• Assist with new intakes, conduct room searches, and monitor mealtimes.
• Observe and document clients taking or refusing prescribed or over-the-counter medications.
• Monitor and observe supervised urinalysis as needed or scheduled.
• Communicate professionally with clients, staff, and supervisors.
• Keep program staff informed of clients’ current challenges or behavioral issues.
• Provide accurate written and verbal information during shift changes.
• Attend team meetings as necessary or scheduled.
• Adapt to changes in schedules, routines, and work assignments.
• Deescalate situations.
• Maintain ethical and professional boundaries with clients and staff.
• Understand and follow HIPAA guidelines and requirements.
• Observe, identify, document, and inform others of concerning physical, cognitive, or behavioral changes.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Optional medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Optional 401(k) with employer match.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Additional benefits to be discussed during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed