Program Aide

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


Description

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Program Aide Supervisor, the Program Aide is responsible for client safety, monitoring clients behavior, movement and assisting counselors with various aspects of client activities as needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for providing coverage for all residential facilities, monitoring client safety and activities to ensure that clients adhere to program rules and regulations.
2. Responsible for conducting client head counts
3. Monitor and assist clinical team in client treatment activities as needed
4. Responsible for client Check-in forms, Discharge forms, Inventory forms, Room reassignments and Personal Property Check list and effectively document all information
5. Monitors all client behavior as needed, de-escalating potentially violent situations, resolving conflicts and forwarding pertinent information to the supervisor
6. Responsible for maintaining client confidentiality in accordance with State, Federal and HIPPA regulations and JBRC Policy and Procedures.
7. Attends and participates in all required meetings and trainings
8. Responsible for responding to JBRC emergencies and making appropriate contacts
9. Responsible for notifying referral agencies (identified contacts) in case of resident abscond.
10. Responsible for escorting drug court and or mandated clients to and from approved appointments outside of facility.
11. Assure client adherence to daily schedule.
12. Responsible for being punctual and reporting for work when scheduled to include meal break reliefs and other schedules as needed.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned by Program Aide Supervisor and other management as required.
14. Ability to maintain professional and ethical boundaries and be a team player.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Capable of lifting approximately 10 to 20 lbs.
2. Walking, the ability to move around on foot to accomplish task
3. Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs
4. Ability to stand for extended periods of time
5. Ability to communicate both orally and written
6. Must be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
7. Must have active listening skills

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1. When conducting searches programs aides will be supplied with protective gloves
2. Program Aides have the option to wear protective body coverage

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment when supervising and monitoring clients in a residential setting.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge in procedures necessary to oversee the safety of clients, visitors and staff in all JBRC residential facilities.
2. Demonstrate the ability to interact with clients in an appropriate therapeutic manner
3. Ability to write accurate documentation regarding safety and client incidents
4. Ability to recognize the elements of a client crisis
5. Ability to establish and maintain a positive and cooperative working relationship with all employees
6. Ability to deliver service in a way that is responsive, respectful, caring and helpful while maintaining confidentiality, ethical and professional boundaries.
7. Ability to demonstrate responsiveness and flexibility as client's needs & priorities shift.
8. Ability to be respectful of diverse cultures, ethnic and religious backgrounds as well as alternative lifestyles.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Computer knowledge & writing skills

Valid NJ Driver's License preferred

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans with employer contributions

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care

Wellness Programs to help you thrive

Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.


Job Category
Behavioral Health

Hours Per Week
37.5

Weekends Required?
Yes

Holidays Required?
Yes

Shift
Days

Posititon Status
Full-Time


Job Details

Pay Range
$15.6 - $19.5

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to Pay Transparency Law; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.

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