Polaris Teen Center is a small mental health residential treatment facility for teens, ages 13-17. We are currently in the process of expanding our facility and are looking for reliable, responsible, and compassionate Program Aides to assist our clients as they navigate through our program. This position is a diverse position with varied roles ranging from supervising client's safety, medication management of self administration, mentoring & engaging with clients as a support. We are a 24/7 facility, currently looking for Program Aides for the following Shifts:
Day Shift 7:30am-3:30pm (All days of the week)
Swing Shift 3:30pm-11:30pm (All days of the week but especially Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Overnight shift is 11:30pm-7:30am(All days of the week but especially Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
We have a great benefits package for full time employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance as well as 401K with company matching.Below is the job description and position requirements. If interested please go to the link and apply:
https://polaristeencenter.bamboohr.com/careers/19
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JOB DESCRIPTION
PROGRAM AIDE
Responsibilities
Documents observations / milieu interventions in every clients records.
Coordinates milieu treatment with counseling staff (via client record, staff communication, and counseling/residential interface meeting)
Facilitates clients daily activities in residential component/wake-up; chore supervision; assists with meals, assists with laundry.
Observes and monitors client's behavior and intervenes based on schedule, individual clients treatment plan and house needs.
Facilitates assigned groups/meetings/activities per program schedule
Documents shift log (including check in and check out as well as a summary of the shifts events).
Reviews shift log and sends out the report via KIPU
Transportation to and supervision of clients at community 12-step meetings, per program schedule
Transports clients per supervisor's directives (for court, ancillary services, etc.)
Ensures transportation safety by conducting van/car inspections and following safety rules
Supervises self-administration of client medications (only after provided with appropriate training)
Ensures physical safety and security by conducting regular house checks, fire drills, and disaster drills per policy and procedure.
Orientation of new clients to house rules
Conducts check-in to residence with new clients including search of items brought to facility and lock-up of contraband and medications / Complete Admission/Intake paperwork with incoming client when needed
One-on-one supervision of at-risk clients (ATA risk; suicidal ideation, etc.) per directive form Residential Supervisor or Program Director
Follows emergency procedures exactly (including following paging protocol, following directives given exactly, transportation, etc.)
ATA prevention; including one-on-one peer counseling, notification of assigned counselor and immediate notification (via in person or by paging) of Administrator, Program Director, Residential Supervisor
Conducts UA drug screen collection when directed, following appropriate procedures
Attend mandatory staff meeting and Training
Consistency with carrying out rules of the program and compassionate interaction with clients
Conducts all shift change
Resolve difficulty with clients non compliance with chores and other standard policies
Confirm proper coverage for each shift and informing supervisor immediately if there are discrepancies
Check company vehicle for cleanliness, gas and keys in proper place before shift change
Minimum requirements:
Good verbal and written communication skills
Basic Computer skills (internet, email, and Word)
High school diploma or equivalent
Must have current CDL and current car insurance
Must be able to pass a background check
Must be able to pass Drug Screen including THC