Residential Night Aide (Day One Center)

True North Recovery Inc•Wasilla, AK

23h•Onsite

About The Position

MISSION STATEMENT: We say yes to people seeking help for addiction and mental health. We create pathways to recovery and purpose. We provide the right service at the right time, delivered by people with lived experience. We transform behavioral health systems through innovation, creativity and collaboration. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Day One Residential Night Aide ensures the safety and security of the facility and its clients by conducting regular checks of the facility and grounds. Is responsible for calling the Directing Physician and Operations Director if they have any indication or suspicion a client is in need of medical care or is at threat of leaving the facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency degree preferred but not required
Strong understanding of de-escalation skills
CPR/First Aid/AED certified
If in recovery must be in remission for 1 year and working a program of recovery.
Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory state and federal background check.
Knowledge of alcoholism and drug addiction as a disease.
Ability to communicate proficiently verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate the ability to respond to crises situations and emergencies with good judgment.
Ability to deescalate agitated clients
Ability to maintain healthy boundaries with clients

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care.
Two years’ experience working with individual in a substance-use related field.
Previous experience in facility/client monitoring
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and schedule work
Knowledge of health and safety regulations
Working knowledge of HIPAA
Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Ability to work independently and seek supervision appropriately

Responsibilities

Ensure all clients remain in designated areas and our safe at all times.
Perform facility bed checks and record the results on a nightly run sheet, confirming the client’s presence and safety.
File paperwork assigned by the Counselors and Program Manager in the client chart each shift.
Walk the facility regularly to ensure client safety and logging significant events in staff communication log.
Make photocopies of various items as requested by administrative or other staff for program operations.
Check email and read the facility communication log at the beginning of each shift.
Conduct fire and earthquake drills as directed by program manager or designee, document the results and submit to the floor counselor.
Notify verbally any significant events to the relief staff at the end of every shift, pointing out problems noted, unhealthy client interaction, or safety problems.
Make reports of significant events to appropriate off duty staff when necessary, such as clients leaving the building, being in an undesignated space, medical emergency, or any other event as directed by the Critical Incident Report guidelines.
Cleaning of office spaces, restrooms and community spaces.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

ICHRA Coverage for Employee Health Insurance Policy Reimbursement (Health Insurance Policy Reimbursement)
401K Plan - 100% Match Up To 5%
Life & ADD Insurance Policy 100% covered by employer
Vision and Dental Policy 90% covered by employer
10 Paid Holidays a Year
Paid Time Off Accrual
Paid Training and Credentialing
Short term and long-term disability
Monthly cash stipend
Supplemental benefits including critical illness insurance, accident insurance and hospital indemnity