Resident Aid - Palm Desert, United States - Renewal Health Group

Description

Phoenix Rising Recovery is an addiction treatment facility in Palm Desert, California that's dedicated to helping clients rise above their past trauma and addictions into happier, healthier lives.

We are currently looking for Resident Aids to join our team for our MENS ONLY Residential Program

This position is responsible for providing direct service to clients, and for facilitating the smooth day-to-day operation of the program.

This position collaborates as a member of the multidisciplinary team (Treatment Team) to deliver effective treatment.

AVAILABILITY, we are currently looking for:
Full Time
Overnight Shifts
Must be available weekends and holidays.


Benefits:
Renewal Health group, offers competitive salaries for all positions.

Regular employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for:

Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.
Reimbursement for licensing fees
Education assistance
Employee referral bonus
Healthcare Flexible spending account with $250 company contribution for Full time employees
Paid vacation, sick leave, 6 paid holidays, jury duty pay
Direct deposit and same-day pay
Employee Assistance Program

401(k) retirement plan with 4% dollar for dollar match to employees who work a minimum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with intakes and discharges as needed, orient new clients to the facility
Conduct room checks, searches, personal searches and belongings upon admission, routinely and randomly
Conduct scheduled rounds
Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients
Review treatment plan goals with clients regularly
Ensure clients attend all scheduled groups, and therapy sessions
Enforce and monitor client phone usage according to company policy
Support clients in accessing community resources
Assist clients in maintenance of prescribed medication
Provide effective crisis intervention
Teach independent living skills effectively
Provide information and conduct shift reports (verbally and in the communication log) to staff during shift transition
Transport and supervise clients to outside meetings and other appointments.
Support team members when a crisis occurs
Prepare and facilitate groups as assigned
Manage program to ensure clients feels safe and secure
Ensure completion of household chores by clients
Manage visitation hours and monitor visitors according to company policy
Administer drug and alcohol screenings on clients
Ensure facility is clean, safe and in compliance with all accreditation and licensing requirements
Complete all charts, program documentation, medication management, incident reports and other forms/reports are completed according to company policies
Maintain a consistent, and open channel of communication with the Program Director and Clinical Director
Other specific program duties as assigned

Qualifications

Currently registered with CCAPP required. (RADT, etc.)
At least 18 years of age.
High School graduate or possess a GED. Coursework in counseling, psychology, or social work a plus
One year full-time experience working directly with clients in a program serving people with substance use.
Knowledge of and belief in the principles of client centered treatment. Knowledge of medications and interventions.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player. Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Valid driver's license, clean driving record and personal automobile insurance.

Renewal Health Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RHG will consider applicants with criminal history as required.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Hiring is contingent upon completion of a Background Check, TB test, and clearance on a drug screen and pre-employment physical.

Current First Aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire.

For the mental health and eating disorder programs additional requirements include receiving DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance or an exemption and a submission of a signed Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508).

Renewal Health Group requires employees to be vaccinated with exceptions only as required by law (i.e. medical or religion).