Residential Associate FT

LIFESKILLS INC • Scottsville, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides support for clients with substance/co-occurring disorders through monitoring, ensuring safety, and assisting with daily therapeutic and recovery activities in a residential treatment setting. This role involves facilitating client involvement in support groups, assessing progress, and maintaining active supervision. The position also includes conducting psychoeducational classes, explaining and enforcing program policies, and transporting clients to appointments or events. Additionally, the Residential Associate will document client medication schedules, monitor vitals, perform drug screens, and maintain facility supplies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Attest to having a minimum of one year personal recovery experience (if applicable)
• Must pass a Criminal Record Check and Sexual Offender Registry check
• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and active auto insurance that meets state minimum requirements

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in substance use/co-occurring field
• Working knowledge of the 12-Step recovery model

Responsibilities

• Facilitate client involvement in support groups and assess clients' progress on an individual basis as part of a multi-disciplined treatment team
• Maintain active supervision of clients, including monitoring for safety, room checks, and behavioral observations/check-ins
• Perform client record maintenance
• Maintain adequate stock of supplies
• Conduct psychoeducational classes, utilizing evidence-based materials
• Explain and enforce program policies/procedures
• Transport clients to outside support groups, appointments, and other events as assigned by their supervisor
• Document client administered medication schedule and monitoring of vitals
• Perform client drug screens and searches of facility per program policies

What This Job Offers

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