All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Mays Landing, NJ
POSITION SHIFT: Varies
POSITION STATUS: Full-Time
REQ_NUM: 22-34467
Department: JBRC Long/Short Term Detox
Hours Per Week 37.5
Holidays Required? Yes
Job Category: Behavioral Health
Location: Mays Landing
Weekends Required? Yes
SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Program Aide Supervisor, the Program Aide is responsible for client safety, monitoringclientsbehavior, movement and assisting counselors with various aspects of client activities as needed.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for providing coverage for all residential facilities, monitoring client safety and activities to ensure that clients adhere to program rules and regulations.
Responsible for conducting client head counts
Monitor and assist clinical team in client treatment activities as needed
Responsible for client Check-in forms, Discharge forms, Inventory forms, Room reassignments and Personal Property Check list and effectively document all information
Monitors all client behavior as needed, de-escalating potentially violent situations, resolving conflicts and forwarding pertinent information to the supervisor
Responsible for maintaining client confidentiality in accordance with State, Federal and HIPPA regulations and JBRC Policy and Procedures.
Attends and participates in all required meetings and trainings
Responsible for responding to JBRC emergencies and making appropriate contacts
Responsible for notifying referral agencies (identified contacts) in case of resident abscond.
Responsible for escorting drug court and or mandated clients to and from approved appointments outside of facility.
Assure client adherence to daily schedule.
Responsible for being punctual and reporting for work when scheduled to include meal break reliefs and other schedules as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned by Program Aide Supervisor and other management as required.
Ability to maintain professional and ethical boundaries and be a team player.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Capable of lifting approximately 10 to 20 lbs.
Walking, the ability to move around on foot to accomplish task
Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to communicate both orally and written
Must be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
Must have active listening skills
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
When conducting searches programs aides will be supplied with protective gloves
Program Aides have the option to wear protective body coverage
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment when supervising and monitoring clients in a residential setting.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge in procedures necessary to oversee the safety of clients, visitors and staff in all JBRC residential facilities.
Demonstrate the ability to interact with clients in an appropriate therapeutic manner
Ability to write accurate documentation regarding safety and client incidents
Ability to recognize the elements of a client crisis
Ability to establish and maintain a positive and cooperative working relationship with all employees
Ability to deliver service in a way that is responsive, respectful, caring and helpful while maintaining confidentiality, ethical and professional boundaries.
Ability to demonstrate responsiveness and flexibility as client’s needs& priorities shift.
Ability to be respectful of diverse cultures, ethnic and religious backgrounds as well as alternative lifestyles.