Addictions Treatment Specialist

Bridgeway Recovery Services is currently seeking qualified

Addictions Treatment Specialists(Behavioral Health Aides) - POOL

for our

Residential Treatment Program

Come join our growing residential treatment program teams where you will work alongside those that are passionate about seeing lives changed and relationships restored!

This recruitment will be used to fill current and future full-time, part-time and on-call behavioral health aide positions. We are hiring staff for various work schedules - day, swing, and NOC shifts to provide care for our clients.

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.

About this Position

This program support position will work within a multidisciplinary team including a therapist, a recovery mentor, and other Addiction Treatment Specialists. Working closely with clients living in our residential problem gambling and alcohol and drug treatment programs.

Primary Purpose

Responsible for supporting and caring for clients residing in Bridgeway's inpatient and residential treatment facilities. Assists in the implementation of an educational and supportive treatment environment. Engages in positive and appropriate relationship building with clients, resource community partners and co-workers. The person in this position is expected to support the agency's mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the day-to-day operation of the residential program by performing tasks as assigned by the program manager.
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with everyone served.
• Provides monitoring, care, and support to clients in accordance with Bridgeway Recovery Services policies.
• Responsible for the quality of home life, total home climate, and physical condition of the house.
• Assists and teaches individuals served to care for themselves in daily living tasks and social skills areas.
• Prepares and serves meals as directed by our culinary services department.
• Conducts hourly bed checks if working overnight.
• Accurately documents the support provided in the client's electronic health record.
• Transports clients to outside activities safely and prudently.
• Attends community meetings.
• Counts and records equipment and food items for inventory.
• Maintains an organized and clean work environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Typically requires a High School Diploma or General Education Certificate (GED).
• Peer Support Specialist or Traditional Health Worker certification would be a plus.
• Must possess current Oregon Food Handler card or become certified within two weeks of hire date.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified or become certified within two weeks of hire date.
• Must possess current and unrestricted Oregon Driver's License
• In addition to a high school level education, preference is given to candidates enrolled in a college-level degree program and working towards gaining certification in a Human Services related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and time management skills are required to work effectively.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, manage time and meet deadlines.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• A qualified candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated before the employment start date.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• 5% employer match 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (Pre & Post-Tax Options)
• Corporate Fitness Membership subsidy
• Employer-Sponsored Life, Accidental Death, Critical Illness, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Internal Growth Opportunities

Compensation

• $16-18/hour, depending on experience and credentials. Night stipend differential is paid, as applicable.
• An additional stipend is available for Spanish/English bilingual employees

About Bridgeway Recovery Services

Our mission of helping people in our community who struggle with the symptoms of addiction to drugs, alcohol, problem gambling, and/or psychiatric illness only happens when we create an agency culture of community, mutual respect, encouragement, and desire to see each employee grow and excel.

BEST Non-Profit Award

For the 8th year in a row, Bridgeway Recovery Services has been honored to be designated by the Oregon Business Journal as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in the State of Oregon!

Council on Accreditation

Bridgeway Recovery Services has achieved accreditation, meeting the highest national standards in professional performance!

If this sounds like an environment for you, come join our team!

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