The Mountain Center’s Transitional Living Program supporting women with co-occurring disorder who seek support in their recovery. The Residential Treatment Assistant (RTA) position provides direct supervision and protection to a maximum of 16 women and 4 children. Employees working an average of 40 hours per week or as per the agreed amount of hours per week.

The Residential Treatment Assistant (RTA) facilitates and supports the social, emotional and wellbeing of clients. The RTA develops a sense of community among clients and actively participates in the residence life system. The RTA serves as a positive role model to the clients as well as enforces the rules and policies of The Mountain Center’s Transitional Living Facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Residential Treatment Assistant

Assist with and monitor daily living skills (cooking, cleaning, routines, etc)

Assist with supportive implementation of individual treatment plans of clients

Provide constant supervision of residents’ behaviors and interactions at all times

Encourage socially acceptable habits and behaviors

Encourage positive relationship building in a safe environment

Support and assist team members in crisis situations

Administer first aid as needed

Provide assistance with Self-Administration of Medications as needed

Transport residents in a company vehicle to and from necessary appointments

Effectively and professionally manages relationships with all clients/participants and staff

Maintain an emotional and physically safe and trauma informed working environment

Work assigned shifts (day or night)

All duties as assigned by supervisor

Core Competencies

Effectively manage own time to get work documentation and job responsibilities completed

Report to work meetings, shifts and activities prepared and on time

Capable of handling disruptive behaviors in a calm and professional manner

Co-facilitate educational groups, if needed

Setting boundaries and using fair, consistent expectations

Respect and work effectively with individuals of diverse cultural, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds

Qualifications

High school degree, equivalent or higher

Must be at least 21 years of age

Possesses the mental resolve to deal with complex, highly emotional and/or stressful situations

Ability to remain diplomatic when the political climate interferes with program goals and objectives

Ability to be client and mission-centered

Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing

Ability to email and write reports

Ability to maintain highly confidential information in a professional manner (in accordance with federal HIPAA and 42CFR part 2 regulations)

Knowledge of basic computer functions, (Microsoft word, Excel, Internet)

Must have a valid NM driver’s license

Must be able to pass a background and drug screen – No history of child abuse or neglect

Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual, English and Spanish

CPR/First Aid

College Degree

Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) or Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) or Community Support Worker (CSW)

Experience working with infants and children

Experience directly related to the duties outlined above and Preferred 1 year of experience working with similar populations

Physical Requirements

Use of abdominal and lower muscles to support residents if necessary

Ability to walk up and down a flight of stairs daily

Ability to stand from kneeling position without assistance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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Residential Treatment Assistant