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Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare

Life Skills Specialist/ Substance Abuse Recovery/ Full Time

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.

$37,062 / year median in Alabama

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

LIFE SKILLS SPECIALIST
Substance Abuse Recovery facility, Guntersville, AL $14.08 per hour entry level----higher based upon related experience.
Job Description:
Summary of Responsibilities:
This is a direct service position which may be involved in an outpatient, or residential setting; provide basic assistance and supervision of clients.
Examples of Job Requirements:
Assist clients in program activities or services. Drive or assist driver of agency vehicles in transporting clients. Provide direct supervision and personal assistance with clients. Residential LSS must maintain MAC (Medication Assistance Certification) and current delegation through the Nurse Delegation Program. Implement activities in accordance with daily schedule or planned activities (e.g. learning modules; study assignments; recreational activities.) Provide information to supervisor regarding clients behaviors and progress. Document client behavior and activities, in accordance with supervisor. May be given supervisory and leadership responsibility by assignment. Cooking, housekeeping and upkeep of living environment. Computer, keyboard and documentation skills. Assist clients with standing, sitting, walking, boarding and exiting van or other vehicle. Pushing, pulling, overhead reaching, lifting 20 to 80 pounds, for supply needs. Bending, stooping. Occasional climbing of stairs. Other duties as assigned
Supervisor:
The supervisor of this position depends upon the program.
Required Qualifications:
This position minimally requires a Bachelor Degree, preferably in a human services field, valid driver's license, and CPR and First Aid certification. On-the-job certification provided.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$14.08 - $20.04 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
Alabama Driver License (Required)
Work Location:
In person