Mainspringrecovery

Mainspringrecovery

Residential Aide

Lynchburg, VA · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$24k-$40kDetected 7 days ago
PHPComplianceHIPAAEHR/EMRLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • The Residential Aide plays a vital role in ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment for clients in a residential addiction recovery setting.
  • This position involves continuous client care, supervision, and role modeling, with responsibilities increasing progressively through the R.I.S.E. (Raising Initiative Skills for Elevation) Program.
  • The Residential Aide is responsible for monitoring the therapeutic milieu and client activities, responding to client crises and emergencies as needed, and transporting clients to outside activities, evening AA meetings, and appointments as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines.
  • Document activities, observations, and client behaviors accurately and timely in the Kipu system.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Knowledge / Skills Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to empathize with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR/EMR systems (e.g., Kipu).
  • Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, is required.
  • Schedule adjustments or additional hours may be required based on census, staffing, or program needs.
  • Ability to ascend and descend stairs multiple times throughout the workday.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and move client luggage and personal belongings weighing approximately 20 to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with addiction treatment and the recovery process is preferred.

Skills

  • This position assures a safe and drug-free environment and provides life skills and self-help group education.

Compensation

  • The pay for this position is $19 per hour, set in good faith based on the responsibilities of the role, qualifications, and market conditions.

Benefits

  • About Mainspring Recovery Mainspring Recovery is a mission-driven behavioral health organization built on the belief that healing happens when the right people are in the room.
  • Minimum Qualifications Education / Credentials High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience Minimum one year of experience in a behavioral healthcare or addiction recovery setting.

Equal opportunity

  • Statement Mainspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
  • EEO is the Law: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
  • http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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