Teen Boys Direct Care Staff

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, a leader in offering treatment programs to those battling addiction, is seeking a dynamic individual to fill our opening for a Teen Boys' Recovery Coach (Direct Care Staff).  This position is located at Lakeside Academy on our beautiful 48 acre campus in Buffalo, Mn.

We have full time second shift (3-11pm) openings

Sign on bonus offered! Base pay is $17/hr, 3-11pm shifts are $18/hr with shift differential, Sat-Sun 3-11pm shifts are $20/hr with shift differential. 

Our mission is to assist teens and adults in gaining freedom from chemical addictions and other life controlling problems by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. When you work for MnTC, you're not merely filling a job. You're actively participating in a mission that is alive with purpose! You get the opportunity to see lives, families and dire circumstances transformed. You get to see hope take center stage and come to reality. Imagine ending the work day knowing that what you've done is meaningful, significant and rewarding.

Summary: Supervise clients in daily duties and activities, working under the direction of the Program Manager and Director, in a faith based, 12 month residential rehabilitation program setting.

Client supervision

• Lead and supervise clients in the program on dorm floor(s), and during all duties and activities during the course of the work shift.

Relationship building

• Develop healthy relationships with the clients in the program, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and being a role model and mentor to them.

Client Transportation

• Maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenges insurance carrier.
• Safely transport clients to all program functions, appointments, and outside activities, exhibiting driving skills that inspire trust and confidence from clients.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Client care:

• Strong ability to relate to and mentor people with life-controlling problems.

Interpersonal skills:

• Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to keep emotions under control.
• Ability to confront clients with effectiveness.

Adaptability:

• Ability to remain on task and follow through on multiple concurrent assignments with frequent interruptions.
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Physical Demands:

• Able to stand on feet for the majority of an 8 hour shift.
• Able to climb up and down three flights of stairs several times during a regular shift.
• Able to walk during the majority of a regular shift.
• Able to lift 50lbs and carry some distances.

Educational/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Documented 2 years freedom from chemical use problems (including tobacco, drugs, alcohol).
• Ability to successfully complete background check process.
• Possession of a valid drivers license and a clean driving record and ability to be insured under organizations vehicle insurance carrier.
• Must posses a MN state drivers license or be willing to transfer out of state license to MN state drivers license.