Residential Aide

Lifeline Connections•Vancouver, WA

8d•Onsite

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 is to be the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. Our Mission is to inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff. The Residential Aide supports the daily operations of our inpatient program in a non-clinical capacity, working closely with the Residential Aide Supervisor. This role ensures a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environment for residents while assisting with day-to-day needs, facility operations, and treatment team coordination.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Familiarity with addiction, recovery, and supportive care principles.
Current CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain before hire).
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and proof of current auto insurance.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse team and resident population.
Food Handlers Card (LIR only)

Nice To Haves

Experience in a residential or group living environment.
Knowledge of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practices.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and healthy environment that promotes resident well-being.
Assist residents with non-clinical needs, ensuring dignity and respect.
Serve as a non-clinical member of the treatment team, supporting program goals.
Complete assigned milieu duties to maintain a structured and therapeutic environment.
Advocate for residents and connect them to community resources, sober supports, and other needed services.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency policies.
Follow and uphold agency policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Provide coverage in other units or departments when staffing needs arise.
Demonstrate flexibility by supporting cross-coverage between programs.
Performs observed medication pass.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
Supports patients in strengthening positive parenting skills through role modeling and coaching (Women's Recovery Center).
Provides relief for mothers including but not limited to providing infant or child support by monitoring and attending to babies while mothers are resting, participating in programing or attending appointments as needed (Women's Recovery Center).
Assist with meal preparation and cooking for residents (Men's Low Intensity Residential).

Benefits

Multiple options for medical coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Multiple options for dental coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Multiple options for vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Employer-paid Short Term Disability.
Employer-paid Long Term Disability.
Employer-paid Life Insurance.
Access to supplemental coverage options.
401(k) retirement plan for full-time employees and eligible part-time employees.
Generous paid time off (PTO) that accrues at competitive rates and increases with years of service.
Paid holidays.
Paid personal holidays.