Residential Assistant

Description

Brantwood Family Services operates a comprehensive, long-term residential program for pregnant and parenting women that emphasizes a family-centered, relational approach to recovery. Brantwood Family Services is accredited by CARF International and licensed by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED;

Customer Service or Patient Care experience preferred;

CMT or CNA a plus;

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) a plus;

or ideal for someone who wants to enter the SUD treatment field and has the ability to conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner.

Core Competencies

Ability to respond appropriately to emergency/crisis situations;

Ability to make decisions in challenging/high stress situations;

Ability to write routine reports and documents;

Ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with difficult situations;

Ability to perform job duties in an ethical and professional manner;

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships;

Ability to utilize routine supervision to support professional growth/development;

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Ensure a safe and supportive therapeutic environment in which residents are treated with respect and dignity in line with principles trauma informed care;

· Respond appropriately to emergency/crisis situations;

· Conduct rounds to account for all residents and document their attendance at treatment activities;

· Conduct routine checks of the facility for safety hazards and cleanliness, and offering encouragement, modeling, and training in these areas when needed;

· Deliver essential services to residential clients to include serving meals;

· Maintain the environment of care by cleaning dining areas;

· Listen with empathy, offer encouragement, facilitate conflict resolution, and healthy problem-solving;

· Monitor residents as they self-administer their prescribed medications;

· Conduct searches of new client luggage/belongings;

· Monitor residents while they provide urine drug screen sample;

· Complete required documentation to include shift notes and incident reports, as needed.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person