Full-time Clinical Aide

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers Location: Veterans Program

• Saranac Lake, NY Position: Full-time Clinical Aide Shift/Schedule: Friday-Tuesday, 2:30pm-11:00pm Pay Range: $16.00/hour to $22.00/hour Position Summary : The Clinical Aide works under the supervision of the Program Director/Designee in assisting residents to become accustomed to the residence routine and encourages them to participate in social and recreational activities to promote recovery.

Education

High school graduate or equivalency. Experience and Work Knowledge : Experience training and working effectively with chemically dependent individuals. Physical Demands: No extraordinary physical demands. Special Considerations: Work within a trauma informed environment. Adhere to Sanctuary commitments. Commitment to Social Responsibility, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Open Communication, Democracy, Nonviolence and Growth and Change performing the job duties.

Essential Duties

Orients new residents to the facility, local surroundings, and community resources. Helps the individual to adjust to community living without the use of alcohol/drugs. Monitors family visits and provides assistance to residents as necessary. Prepares a written observational report on attitudes, behaviors, and pertinent events over the weekend.

Provides assistance to residents concerning growth and sobriety issues. Meets with case manager biweekly to discuss new arrivals, resident’s growth, and house changes. Cooperates with area fellowship groups. Responsible for grocery shopping as directed by site manager. Performs additional duties which help to ensure the quality of the resident services provided by the center as required by the program director.

May be designated to train new Residence Aides. May Interview residents upon admission and complete the resident’s admission packet. Ability to prepare meals for residents. Must have valid NYS driver’s license and be able to be insured by an insurance carrier. Supervise and document UDS. May perform other duties as assigned.