We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters.
Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients.
At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.
Gaudenzia's Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by
providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use
disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions,
regardless of individual circumstances.
Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
Driving Requirements:
- This position requires that you have a valid driver's license in good standing
and meet the following criteria.
- Must currently possess a valid drivers license for at least 3 years.
- Current status must be VALID, not SUSPENDED.
- Not more than 2 moving violations or reportable accidents within the past
three years.
- NO DUI or accidents with fatalities within the past 5 years.
Availability:
- This position requires employees to have flexibility in their availability as
scheduling/staffing needs may periodically change (based upon staffing needs).
Gaudenzia is program that operates on a 24/7 basis.
Substitutions: No substitutions for education and training. Successful
completion of residential treatment program may be substituted for residential
services experience (one month treatment = one month service).
- Ability to interact effectively with clients and aid them in adjusting to
their specific problems.
- Basic knowledge of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relations with staff, other
agencies, and the public. --
- Ability to successfully work with others from various cultures and
backgrounds.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record preferred.
- Ability to work various shifts.
- Basic computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft Outlook for email,
as well as Word and Excel.
Your responsibilities in this role may include:
- Screen and process new admissions. Take head counts during hourly runs.
Document hourly runs and client movement in communication log.
- Screen clients' personal belongings upon entry to the facility, monitor
client movement in and out of the facility, and account for their whereabouts.
Maintain and monitor client sign-out book.
- Coordinate in-house activities based on the program's schedule which could
include chores, breaks, exercise time, leisure time and visitations.
- Maintain accurate daily census, know where clients are on the floor, and
report infractions and incidents to appropriate staff.
- Conduct client orientation sessions, seminars, and morning meetings as
directed.
- May need to transport or assist clients traveling to and from medical and/or
other appointments.
- Conduct and document room searches and perform random searches of clients as
directed by program supervisor.
- Deny access to unauthorized persons.
- Supervise, where appropriate, clients taking their medications.
- Perform regular room checks to make sure clients are on floors or in their
rooms per program schedule.
- Follow protocol for reporting unauthorized absences.
- Monitor urinalysis/drug screening and breathalyzers as instructed by
supervisor on duty.
- Monitor daily program activities in addition to meals and medication line.
- Tour the facility at regular intervals to check building security and ensure
there are no fire or safety hazards in accordance with program and regulatory
policies. Conduct fire drills and safety checks, including safety and security
of the facility, checking fire extinguishers, first aid kits and Narcan
availability.
- Ensure vehicles are kept clean and complete weekly vehicle inspections.
- Ensure facility cleanliness and safety through the regular inspection of
sanitation procedures, including pest control, the storage of supplies and
clients' belongings, and submission of work orders for any needed repairs.
- Ensure property maintenance related to inclement weather, including
shoveling, salting, and de-icing walkways and vehicles, as directed.
- Complete written reports, documentation, and electronic incident reports as
required.
- Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee
What We Offer: Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - On The Job Training -
Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life
saving field!
For more details please visit out website: https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/
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Our Operating Principles: We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to
these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.
- We hold client care as our top priority.
- We assume good intentions.
- We are present, we connect, & we communicate with transparency, dignity, and
respect.
- We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, find
innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia & each other.
- We support each other publicly & privately in all circumstances.
- We provide & accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback
with an open mind & without personalization.
- We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, & have a bias for action.
- We follow through on agreements & honor commitments prioritized with a sense
of urgency - someone's life may depend on it.
Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of
choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We
work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and
clients always feel safe and welcome.
Come work with us!
Gaudenzia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not practice or permit
discrimination based on race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, or veteran's
status.
