Treatment Assistant

Description

Treatment Assistant TA and Transportation/Rehab Aide Job description: The Treatment Assistant/Rehab Aide will provide transportation to incoming residents or other transportation as authorized by the Clinical Director. Other responsibilities may be monitoring medication administration, assessing conflict situations with residents, providing medication, and contacting supervisors as needed. The Treatment Assistant will follow policies and procedures, all rules and instructions regarding the therapeutic milieu and routines. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor. Essential Job Functions: Check in with prior staff for any resident report and receive any added assignments. Supervise resident AM/PM care (medication disbursement, medication intake and medication recording (MAR). Maintain resident’s schedule for shift. Asleep until 5:30 a.m. Awaken by 7:00 a.m. By 7:30 a.m. breakfast is to be made and available for service for residents. Observe and assure adherence to all house rules. Assist with urine drug screen when directed to do so. Assist with paperwork of urine tests. Complete room searches when requested by Clinical Director. Report any resident needs or requests to oncoming shift staff. Reorient residents to their responsibilities when necessary. Maintain a professional relationship with residents. Report any disruptive behavior or violations that occur during your shift in the daily log. Communicate any concerns to oncoming staff your fellow staff members is a vital part of this position. Room checks are to be done every 2 hours unless there is reason to believe that they need to be done more often. No resident is to be outside past 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 11:00 p.m. on weekends. No resident is to be outside until 5:30 a.m. (Allowed outside between 5:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.). The TA person is never to leave the property during working hours unless there is someone to oversee his/her responsibilities. In the case of a medical emergency 911 is to be called. Staff are to oversee the assistance to the resident until such time as the EMT is in control of the situation. Other residents are never allowed to leave the premises with the afflicted resident. TA is to ensure this policy. Follow State of Montana and Recovery Center of Montana policies, procedures, and guidelines as they apply to services provided. Participate in training required by Recovery Centers of Montana. Perform other duties as assigned. Attendance Requirements: Treatment Assistants will be expected to have flexible hours that meet client scheduling needs. The scheduling of staff meetings and training meetings may necessitate variations in schedules. Permanent changes in an employee’s work schedule will be provided to the employee in writing with an explanation why the change was made. Scheduling is the responsibility of the employer and will be based on the needs of the people served by the agency. Requirements Minimum Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Able to assess and to respond to the needs of adults, able to set and maintain boundaries. Understanding of community resources and knowledge of how to access services. Understanding of addictions, behaviors, and relationships with a diverse group of people. Demonstrates healthy interpersonal skills, a sense of humor, adaptability, and models a positive self-concept. Empathy and adequate communication skills (both verbal and written) to establish trusting relationships with residents. Available beyond regularly scheduled hours to assist and provide team support. Able to identify a crisis and to respond accordingly, making necessary referrals to meet client needs. Able to provide transportation, using own vehicle. Positive teamwork skills with other staff, clients, and other resources in the community. Computer skills sufficient to enter the required information concerning clients and related statistical data. Current, valid Montana State Driver’s License and comprehensive vehicle insurance. CPS and Criminal Background Checks. Education/Experience: Positive attitude, good communication skills, ability to work with diverse populations and positive teamwork skills. A High School Diploma. Peer support or mental health experience. Personal experience relevant to services provided. Possession of a current/valid driver’s license.