Resident Aide Supervisor

Job Code: 39-1022

Salary: $16.10 - $24.70

Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

Location: Partridge House Inpatient

Department: HS-ACDP-Inpatient

Reports To: Inpatient Coordinator

Telecommute: No

Fleet: Yes

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Background: PL101-630

SUMMARY:  Provide safety and security of Partridge House property and grounds by enforcing house Policies, Rules and Operating Procedures while supervising clients. Have a good understanding of alcoholism/chemical dependency as a disease.  Possess good reading and writing skills.  Must be able to work shift work and weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: 

• Mandated Reporter: Must become a mandated reporter prior to having contact with children in a job-related capacity and maintain that status throughout employment. This includes completing any necessary training and adhering to all reporting obligations as defined by applicable laws and tribal policies.
• Know, understand, and uphold all house Policies, Rules and Operating Procedures of the Partridge House Inpatient Program relating to resident care;
• Maintain all confidentiality standards and regulations (e.g. Federal, State, and Tribal);
• Provide direct supervision to all Resident Aides;
• Monitor Residents Aides’ interaction among clients and staff;
• Ability to work nights, evenings, and holidays. Flexible schedule a must;
• Knowledge of addiction treatment settings and an understanding of 12 step support programs are assets;
• Knowledge of cultural teachings and ceremonies preferred;
• Supervise the dispensing of client medication given by Resident Aides;
• Work in a team-based setting.
• Instruct Resident Aides on the proper use of Program Assets, Client Activities and Expected Behaviors;
• Develop and coordinate a weekend client outing/activity schedule for clients
• Teach and instruct on ethical principles of interaction with clients and staff;
• Maintain all paperwork when hiring new Resident Aides to include initializing adobe sign and maintain Human Resources’ paperwork requirements;
• Facilitate communication between Resident Aides, and Inpatient Program Coordinator;
• Communicate all pertinent information to the oncoming staff;
• Hold scheduled Resident Aide meetings for information, direction and assistance;
• Develop and coordinate an approved monthly Resident Aide schedule and make appropriate changes when necessary;
• Develop and maintain weekly changes for the client responsibility therapy list (chores);
• Develop and maintain daily Resident Aide check list;
• Perform all duties in an ethical manner and comply with all ethical standards of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe;
• Maintain all security procedures essential to operations;
• Maintain all fleet logs, registrations, gas receipts, insurance, etc.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of information and personnel files maintained within Human Resources, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

• CPR/First Aid Certified or willing to be certified.
• Must be willing to attend job-related trainings and seminars.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for direct shift supervision of Partridge House Resident Aides.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  

• Must have a high-school diploma or GED with
• 2 years’ experience in the alcoholism/chemical dependency field.
• 1-year supervisory experience preferred.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:  Strong listening, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required. Must have excellent computer skills. Possess individual and group counseling skills. 

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor. 

The successful candidate must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet policy.

The successful candidate must pass a drug test, an OASAS and a criminal background check prior to employment.