DRC Residential Aide 3rd Shift

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is full-performance work providing direct and support services to female or male drug and alcohol abusers

in a residential setting. The Residential Aide is responsible for a variety of routine, basic tasks essential to the

smooth operation of the facility and surrounding perimeter. Other duties associated with this position facilitate

the treatment and rehabilitation of the residential client by assisting clients in overcoming anxieties, explaining

available services, obtaining client cooperation and encouraging program involvement. Residential Aides

function under the supervision of the Program Director or designee.

Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures, but employees are

expected to exercise significant initiative and independent judgment in discharging duties. Work is reviewed by

the Program/Clinical Supervisor or Program Director through an evaluation of the timely and accurate

completion of assignments