Residential Aide - Healing Center - On Call

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC)•Prior Lake, MN

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Aide provides direct, supportive care to adult clients living at the Healing Center, a residential treatment program for Native Americans with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. This position supports daily operations of the facility, ensures client safety, and helps maintain a structured, respectful, and culturally supportive environment. Residential Aides serve as positive role models and assist with daily routines, transportation, crisis response, and communication with clinical and cultural staff. Aides play a key role in promoting healing, wellness, and community among residents.

Requirements

Experience working in residential, behavioral health, or similar human services setting preferred.
Ability to maintain healthy professional boundaries and respond calmly to crises.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Respect for and interest in Dakota culture, language, and healing practices.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
Must maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and insurability under motorpool policy required.
Ability to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
This position is subject to testing for drugs (THC included) and alcohol in accordance with Federal Department of Transportation regulations, as well as the SMSC Drug/THC and Alcohol Policy.

Responsibilities

Monitor and support residents throughout the facility, ensuring physical and emotional safety at all times.
Provide supervision during daily routines, mealtimes, groups, free time, and offsite programming as needed.
Assist with room checks, head counts, wellness checks, and documentation of client behaviors or incidents.
Support new admissions by orienting clients to the facility and assisting with belongings and room setup.
Observe and report client progress, behavior, and any safety concerns to clinical or nursing staff.
Transport clients in motorpool vehicles to appointments, outings, or cultural programming as assigned.
Administer drug/alcohol screening tests according to protocol and document results accurately.
Administer medications according to protocol and document accurately.
Maintain cleanliness and order in common areas and client living spaces, support clients in daily chores.
Assist with conflict de-escalation and reinforce treatment goals and program rules with empathy and consistency.
Participate in shift handoffs including documenting shift notes.
Promote a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally respectful environment for all residents.
Work in partnership with cultural staff to support traditional activities, talking circles, and ceremonies.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Healing Center’s operations and mission.