Full-time Clinical Aide/Driver

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers Location: Veterans Program - Saranac Lake, NY Position: Full-time Clinical Aide/Driver Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Pay Range: $16.00/hour to $22.00/hour Position Summary: The clinical aide works under the supervision of the Program Director/Designee in assisting residents to become accustomed to the residence routine. This position assists in the development and implementation of activities and programs, which provide opportunities to residents in developing a healthy lifestyle, improving their quality of life and overall well-being. Provides transportation as may be assigned. Education and Training: High school graduate or equivalency. Qualifications and Requirements: Experience training and working effectively with chemically dependent individuals. Work within a trauma informed environment. Adhere to Sanctuary commitments. Commitment to Social Responsibility, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Open Communication, Democracy, Nonviolence and Growth and Change performing the job duties. Physical Demands: Must be able to work in various climatic conditions. Excessive walking may be required for extended periods. Essential Duties: - Orients new residents to the facility, local surroundings, and community resources. - Helps the individual to adjust to community living without the use of alcohol/drugs. - Monitors family visits and aids residents as necessary. - Prepares a written observational report on attitudes, behaviors, and pertinent events over the weekend. - Provide support to residents concerning growth and sobriety issues. - Meets with case manager biweekly to discuss new arrivals, resident’s growth, and house changes. - Cooperates with area fellowship groups. - Assist with transportation needs. - Performs additional duties which help to ensure the quality of the resident services provided by the center as required by the program director. - May be designated to train new Residence Aides. - Monitor supply inventories and order supplies as needed. - May Interview residents upon admission and complete the resident’s admission packet. - Assists in the development and implementation of activities, special events and programs. - Must have valid NYS driver’s license and be able to be insured by an insurance carrier. - Supervise and document UDS. - May perform other duties as assigned.