Chemical Depend Program Asst

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Working Title: Chemical Depend Program Asst
Job Class: Chemical Dependency Program Assistant
Agency: Human Services Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/14/2024
• Closing Date: 03/27/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS St Peter AFSCME
• Division/Unit: Mental Health&SubsAbuseTrtSvcs / CARE St Peter Prgm Couns
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Rotating Shift
• Days of Work: varies, 28 hours per week
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $22.74 - $29.12 / hourly
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME
• Work Area: (Required for AFSCME)
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $2,500!

Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) in St. Peter, MN is seeking talented, mission driven, person-centered Chemical Dependency Program Assistants to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others. CARE specializes in providing residential treatment services for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders. All services are person-centered, building on the individual's interests and capacity for growth, leading to a lifelong process of recovery. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to be part of a great team!

The Chemical Dependency Program Assistant supports the day-to-day activities of the Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) program. Collaboration with families of individuals supported, county case managers, community providers/team members, and the CARE multidisciplinary treatment team is an ongoing aspect of this role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide orientation to clients upon admission.
• Monitor/supervise clients; support and assist clients with personal hygiene needs, serve meals/snacks, provision of recreational activities with clients to support healthy leisure time skills.
• Implement and provide instruction on a variety of programming to aid in the development of the client's growth and recovery.
• Document and verbally report pertinent client information.
• Administer and document medications, treatments and other therapies following the clients Individual Treatment Plan and applicable Policies and Procedures.
• Transport clients as assigned.
• Assure a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment and ongoing reinforcement of healthy engagement in group and individual treatment activities.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must have all of the following:

• Knowledge of substance use treatment programs sufficient to orient clients and explain program objectives.
• Knowledge of substance use treatment processes and group dynamics sufficient to read and assist with the implementation of individual treatment plans and facilitate group discussions.
• Ability to lead recreational activities for clients.
• English language skills sufficient to read and understand instructions, prescriptions, orders, program plans and policies and to write/document client information for interpretation by other treatment team staff.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Kayla Evenson at kayla.evenson@state.mn.us or 507-985-2218.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kayla Evenson at kayla.evenson@state.mn.us.

About Human Services Dept

DHS operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system that serves people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. This includes psychiatric hospitals and other inpatient mental health treatment facilities; inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities; dental clinics, group homes, vocational sites, and sex offender treatment facilities.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.