Major Duties: The Residential Aide position works under the supervision of the unit Residential Aide Supervisor. This position provides support in the group living and milieu component of the inpatient program. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties independently:
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Ensure a safe environment that promotes recovery for clients;
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Assist clients as needed with homework assignments for treatment plan goals and objectives;
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Work as part of a treatment team;
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Complete all milieu duties as needed and assigned;
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Provide advocacy and assist in facilitating access to necessary community resources, sober support systems, and other professionals;
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Maintain complete and up to date files that document all services and contacts provided consistent with the requirements of WAC and agency policy;
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Supports and implements agency policies and procedures;
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Familiarity with issues specific to addiction and recovery;
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Current CPR/1st Aid certification required;
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Current unencumbered driver license and proof of current car insurance required for Professional Services Unit staff members.
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Good verbal and written communication skills;
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Great attendance; and
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Ability to work well with others.
GUIDELINES:
Incumbent relies on specialized training and/or equivalent experience and performs duties in accordance with Washington Administrative Codes, Federal regulations governing the confidentiality of client files, and Lifeline Connections Policy and Procedure Manual.
COMPLEXITY
The incumbent provides agency based services to patients in the Inpatient treatment program. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and creativity are required to help implement and deliver support services that meet the complex needs of the patients.
PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are primarily with the members of the treatment team, patients, children of patients, and significant others and family members of the patients. All personal contacts are carried out in accordance with federal and state laws dealing with the confidentiality of client records.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak clearly, hear and use hands and fingers to manipulate writing utensils and keys on a keyboard. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms stoop, kneel, crouch and/or move a maximum of 20 lbs. Occasional heavy lifting may be required. The employee may be regularly required to effectively operate an automobile.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Working hours are spent indoors in offices or other meeting rooms. Supervision of outdoor activities, visits to community agencies, and participation in staff retreats and staff development activities will be required.