Residential Assistant (Co-Ed Unit)
Alpharus Health
Springfield, ILFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Residential Assistants are responsible for monitoring, observing, and ensuring the safety and well-being of clients in a substance abuse treatment program.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, observe, and ensure the safety and well-being of clients.
- Provide motivational and educational support and guidance to assist clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Schedule and coordinate client transportation.
- Assist with planning client recreational events.
- Support treatment plans by reporting client observations and contributing to decisions concerning therapy, discipline, and privileges.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- Minimum of 6 months of training or equivalent knowledge of substance abuse treatment theory and practice.
- Must be able to respectfully interact with substance abuse clients and form a working therapeutic alliance.
- Valid driver’s license in state of hire and good driving record.
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Previous work experience with the program specific population (adolescent/adult) in a residential or outpatient setting.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk or move about facilities for up to two hours at a time.
- Ability to speak with others to exchange information and provide support.
- Ability to proofread and check documents and files for accuracy.
- Ability to respond to telephones and pages, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.
- Ability to drive an automobile or van and remain alert to traffic conditions, and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs.
Compensation
- $15.62 - $20.30 per hour.
- Annual reviews including merit increases.