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Alpharus Health

Residential Assistant

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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.

$38,806 / year median in Illinois

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Who is Alpharus Health?

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing.

Our mission is simple:

We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change. Why join us?

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll be working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

Location:

Alpharus Health Residential Substance Use Treatment Facility 1300 Lincoln Rd, Jacksonville, IL 62650 Residential Assistants are responsible for: Monitoring, observing, and ensuring the safety and well-being of clients in a substance abuse treatment program

Providing motivational and educational support and guidance to assist clients in meeting therapeutic goals

Scheduling and coordinating client transportation and assisting with planning client recreational events

Supporting treatment plans by reporting client observations and contributing to decisions concerning therapy, discipline and privileges

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalency required

Minimum of 6 months of training or equivalent knowledge of substance abuse treatment theory and practice

Previous work experience with the program specific population (adolescent/adult) in a residential or outpatient setting is preferred

Must be able to respectfully interact with substance abuse clients and form a working therapeutic alliance

Valid driver's license in state of hire and good driving record required

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to walk or move about facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
  • Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide support
  • Ability to proofread and check documents and files for accuracy on a regular basis

Ability to respond to telephones and pages, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises Ability to drive an automobile or van and remain alert to traffic conditions, and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs Compensation (based on experience): $15.62 - $20.30 per hour

Alpharus Health conducts annual reviews including merit increases. Benefits at

Alpharus:
Health and Wellness:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents

Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums

Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing:

403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus

Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexibility and Time Off:

18 paid time off days per year - accrual rates increase with years of service

9 paid company holidays

Work-life-balance Personal Development:

Training & Development Programs

Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year

eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training

Clinical Supervision:

Formal and informal guidance Alpharus Health is an

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.