Daily Progress
Residential Life Associate Women's Treatment
Daily Progress, Secaucus, New Jersey, us, 07094
Straight and Narrow is the largest program of its kind. We provide innovative and compassionate services to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Residential/Outpatient Treatment Facilities and Community Programs.
Location:
Secaucus and Paterson, NJ
Website to directly apply:
www.ccpaterson.org/careers
Job Summary:
Provide supervision, support and direction to residential addiction treatment clients, while maintaining a safe, disciplined and caring environment on the unit and in all other venues in which clients are present.
Position Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide direct supervision and support to clients on unit.
Maintain high visibility in client areas to provide structure and supervision.
Assist/supervise clients in maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the facility.
Assist clients in attaining internal structure by strictly following established schedule.
Know the names of all clients on the unit and their room assignments.
Introduce self to all new clients on their first day on the unit and inform them of your role on the unit and the times you will be present.
Complete rounds of unit every 30 minutes and ensure that all clients are accounted for.
Ensure a one (1) staff per twenty-four (24) client ratio during waking hours and one (1) staff per thirty (30) during sleeping hours, and two staff members at all times.
Essential Job Duties:
Have thorough knowledge of the contents of the Clients’ Handbook.
Conduct searches of client’s person as per procedure for client searches.
Conduct searches of clients’ rooms and personal property as per procedure for client room and personal property searches.
Follow Policy & Procedure for any client on shift who is discharged, voluntarily leaves the program prematurely, or is removed from the agency by the authorities.
Collect and secure belongings of any client who leaves the program.
Collect clients’ urines for testing in accordance with Policy & Procedure for Clients’ Urine Screens.
Escort and monitor clients between Straight & Narrow units and/or facilities as required.
Transport, escort and monitor clients on appointments outside the agency as assigned.
Supervise in-house client visits when assigned.
Ensure all documentation is included in the client’s physical chart or Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Know agency Policy and Procedures that related to your job.
Complete all required annual trainings.
Maintain CPR and First Aid Certification active.
Schedule Personal Time Off (PTO) in advance, at least 30 days via the Paylocity.
Ensure all client’s areas and common areas are cleaned and organized at all times.
Assist with housekeeping duties when applicable.
Provide clients with approved non-prescription medication when requested in accordance with Policy & Procedure for "Non-prescription Medication kept on the Units.".
Complete the Detox Training and Naltrexone training within 60 days.
Documentation and Communication:
Document all movement (e.g., emergency room visits, outside meetings, in-house meetings, etc.) on Round’s Report.
Report any significant events or individual client or group movement outside the agency to the On-Site Supervisor; leave messages regarding any significant events for other staff via voice mail.
Document major incidents on Shift Report (clients acting out behaviorally; medical emergency, reportable event; positive urines, or other suspicion and/or proof of drug or alcohol use; any major changes in clients’ scheduled activities).
Complete Incident Reports for any unusual occurrences and submit to appropriate supervisors.
Follow all Electronic Health Records (EHR) policies.
Clinical Support:
Provide crisis counseling as necessary or make appropriate referral to SN counselor by calling or sending an e-mail.
Provide groups and didactics to clients if assigned.
Qualifications:
30 CADC Credits/Recovery Specialist or High School Diploma with one (1) year relevant experience working in the field of Addiction and Mental Health. Have and/or maintain CPR/First Aid certification or achieve CPR/First Aid certification within thirty (30) days from the date of hire. Valid driver’s license from the state of residence and a clear driving record. Good computer skills.
Benefits:
For full time positions, we offer medical, vision, dental, life and supplemental life insurance. Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance, 403B with employer match, Paid Time off (PTO), in house training seminars, two training days for certified professionals. SN also offers supervision for those individuals trying to become licensed in NJ as a LCADC/CADC, LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC and LMFT. We participate in employee discount programs such as the Working Advantage program.
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Location:
Secaucus and Paterson, NJ
Website to directly apply:
www.ccpaterson.org/careers
Job Summary:
Provide supervision, support and direction to residential addiction treatment clients, while maintaining a safe, disciplined and caring environment on the unit and in all other venues in which clients are present.
Position Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide direct supervision and support to clients on unit.
Maintain high visibility in client areas to provide structure and supervision.
Assist/supervise clients in maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the facility.
Assist clients in attaining internal structure by strictly following established schedule.
Know the names of all clients on the unit and their room assignments.
Introduce self to all new clients on their first day on the unit and inform them of your role on the unit and the times you will be present.
Complete rounds of unit every 30 minutes and ensure that all clients are accounted for.
Ensure a one (1) staff per twenty-four (24) client ratio during waking hours and one (1) staff per thirty (30) during sleeping hours, and two staff members at all times.
Essential Job Duties:
Have thorough knowledge of the contents of the Clients’ Handbook.
Conduct searches of client’s person as per procedure for client searches.
Conduct searches of clients’ rooms and personal property as per procedure for client room and personal property searches.
Follow Policy & Procedure for any client on shift who is discharged, voluntarily leaves the program prematurely, or is removed from the agency by the authorities.
Collect and secure belongings of any client who leaves the program.
Collect clients’ urines for testing in accordance with Policy & Procedure for Clients’ Urine Screens.
Escort and monitor clients between Straight & Narrow units and/or facilities as required.
Transport, escort and monitor clients on appointments outside the agency as assigned.
Supervise in-house client visits when assigned.
Ensure all documentation is included in the client’s physical chart or Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Know agency Policy and Procedures that related to your job.
Complete all required annual trainings.
Maintain CPR and First Aid Certification active.
Schedule Personal Time Off (PTO) in advance, at least 30 days via the Paylocity.
Ensure all client’s areas and common areas are cleaned and organized at all times.
Assist with housekeeping duties when applicable.
Provide clients with approved non-prescription medication when requested in accordance with Policy & Procedure for "Non-prescription Medication kept on the Units.".
Complete the Detox Training and Naltrexone training within 60 days.
Documentation and Communication:
Document all movement (e.g., emergency room visits, outside meetings, in-house meetings, etc.) on Round’s Report.
Report any significant events or individual client or group movement outside the agency to the On-Site Supervisor; leave messages regarding any significant events for other staff via voice mail.
Document major incidents on Shift Report (clients acting out behaviorally; medical emergency, reportable event; positive urines, or other suspicion and/or proof of drug or alcohol use; any major changes in clients’ scheduled activities).
Complete Incident Reports for any unusual occurrences and submit to appropriate supervisors.
Follow all Electronic Health Records (EHR) policies.
Clinical Support:
Provide crisis counseling as necessary or make appropriate referral to SN counselor by calling or sending an e-mail.
Provide groups and didactics to clients if assigned.
Qualifications:
30 CADC Credits/Recovery Specialist or High School Diploma with one (1) year relevant experience working in the field of Addiction and Mental Health. Have and/or maintain CPR/First Aid certification or achieve CPR/First Aid certification within thirty (30) days from the date of hire. Valid driver’s license from the state of residence and a clear driving record. Good computer skills.
Benefits:
For full time positions, we offer medical, vision, dental, life and supplemental life insurance. Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance, 403B with employer match, Paid Time off (PTO), in house training seminars, two training days for certified professionals. SN also offers supervision for those individuals trying to become licensed in NJ as a LCADC/CADC, LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC and LMFT. We participate in employee discount programs such as the Working Advantage program.
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