Residential Aide – Bellingham

Residential Aide

Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions.

The Residential Aide supports the daily operations of our inpatient program in a non-clinical capacity, working closely with the Residential Aide Supervisor. This role ensures a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environment for residents while assisting with day-to-day needs, facility operations, and treatment team coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment that promotes resident well-being.
• Assist residents with non-clinical needs, ensuring dignity and respect.
• Serve as a non-clinical member of the treatment team, supporting program goals.
• Complete assigned milieu duties to maintain a structured and therapeutic environment.
• Advocate for residents and connect them to community resources, sober supports, and other needed services.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency policies.
• Follow and uphold agency policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide coverage in other units or departments when staffing needs arise.
• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting cross-coverage between programs.
• Performs observed medication pass.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Key Responsibilities per location:

• Supports patients in strengthening positive parenting skills through role modeling and coaching.
• Provides relief for mothers including but not limited to providing infant or child support by monitoring and attending to babies while mothers are resting, participating in programing or attending appointments as needed.

• Same as key responsibilities above

• Assist with meal preparation and cooking for residents.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with addiction, recovery, and supportive care principles.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain before hire).
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license and proof of current auto insurance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse team and resident population.
• Food Handlers Card (LIR only)

Preferred:

• Experience in a residential or group living environment.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practices.

Complexity & Working Relationships:

This role interacts directly with residents, treatment team members, family members, and other stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and professionalism are essential. All interactions must comply with state and federal confidentiality regulations (including 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA).

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach, and use hands for writing and computer work.
• May need to stoop, kneel, crouch, or lift/move up to 20 lbs; occasional heavier lifting may be required.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle for work-related tasks.

Work Environment:

• Primarily indoor work within residential and office settings.
• May involve supervising outdoor activities, community visits, or participating in agency events, retreats, and training sessions.

Salary: $22.10 - $24.40 / hour depending on experience