Mountainside is looking to hire an As Needed Direct Care Staff located in Canaan, CT!!!
Quick Description:
This position supports our sober living clients on a per-diem live-in basis. You are there to support those living in the house for daily accountability. In this position you would provide rides with a company vehicle to 12 step supports, assist those in maintaining evening schedules and provide oversight to those living in the house.
Compensation:
- The base salary for the position is $16.00 to $22.00 per hour. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.
Benefits:
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
- Paid sick time
Your Role:
- Address day-to-day non-therapeutic needs of clients while maintaining a calm, welcoming and professional demeanor
- Facilitate 12-step support and life skills related groups
- Facilitate outings such as 12-step meetings, bowling, trips to the movies
- Facilitate Wellness outings such as yoga and hikes
- Provide transportation as needed
- Provide guidance related to daily life skills (laundry, chores, cleaning, budgeting, grocery shopping)
- Assist with administration and processing of drug screens and breathalyzers
- Assist with morning wake-up and evening bed check of clients as necessary
- Perform errands such as delivering or picking up mail, packages, food, medications, and cleaning supplies.
- Offers real-time mentorship and guidance to clients living in the house
- Monitors sign in/sign out sheet to ensure all extended care residents are accounted for
- Ensures house is clean, organized and, properly stocked with supplies, linens, groceries, etc.
Qualifications:
- High School Graduate of equivalent in GED required.
- Current or working towards certification (CAC, CASAC, CPRS) preferred.
- Minimum 1 years’ experience/knowledge in substance abuse treatment preferred.
About Mountainside:
Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.
Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, we strongly prefer all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the Flu as recommended by the CDC.
Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
