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$1,000 signing bonus!
Location: Cedar Ridge- Stillwater, MN
Pay: $18.50 per hour or more DOE + up to $1.50 shift differential (varies by shift)
Shifts Available:
- 2nd shift: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm & EOW
Job purpose
In conjunction with the Recovery Specialist Supervisor, this position will assist in the supervision and facilitate day-to day activities such as transportation and provide training of new Recovery Specialist staff. To help the clients have a positive and successful recovery by making sure the client understands his/her responsibilities in the program and giving guidance when needed. This job also includes aiding RS supervisor with daily assigned tasks.
Duties and responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Assist with daily activities of clients
- Lead and facilitate day-to-day activities, such as transportation
- Provide training of new staff
- To transport clients for admission, discharge, medical appointment, etc.
- To provide orientation to new clients and check in personal property.
- Will provide for the safety of the clients by monitoring their whereabouts by making rounds including all areas described in the Program Abuse Prevention Plan and overnight bed checks.
- Complete a DAANES reports as directed.
- Interact with clients whenever possible.
- Attend shift change report meetings.
- Chart interaction with clients and observations made in client's record.
- Attend staff meetings and In-service trainings.
- Distribute medications and other duties as directed and as assigned by Nurse Manager.
- Paraprofessionals may not admit, transfer, or discharge clients. They may be directed to follow through with the process of implementation of the above by the director or designee.
- To include aiding RS supervisor with daily tasks.
Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Have the ability to work independently.
- Medication Certification - obtain this within four weeks of title change.
- Possess a valid driver license in good standing.
- The ability to drive a vehicle continuously for up to three hours.
- The ability to lift and move objects weighing a minimum of 25 pounds.
- Must know and understand all rules, regulations, and requirements of the assigned program.
- Minimum of one year continuing freedom from chemical use problems.
- CPR and first aid certified.
- On-going training on of cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.
- Computer literate.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Ability
- * Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
- * Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities
- * Computer skills to draft emails, memos, and reporting
Benefits:
- Twenty (20) days of paid time off + 6 paid holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA
- 401(k) - ROTH and traditional options
- Career path opportunities
- Discount with Verizon cell phone plans
- Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
- A job with a sense of purpose as you help people on their path to recovery
We owe our success to the passion, commitment, and expertise of our staff. Our licensed and experienced staff takes the role of coach/teacher, providing support and encouragement from the heart. Come join us and see the difference you'll make!
Meridian Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics.#MP
Behaviors
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
Motivations
Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals