Residential Associate PT

Job Details

Job Location:

Haven4

Change 0AV58 - Bowling Green, KY 42101
Position Type:
Part Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $15.60 - $15.60 Hourly

Travel Percentage :
Up to 25%

Job Shift: 2nd shift
Job Category:
Residential Associate
SHIFT: 2nd shift; 3p-11p; rotating weekends (24 hours per week)

Haven4

Change is a 24‑hour transitional living facility for women in recovery from substance use disorders, and their children ages 12 and under. The Residential Associate provides support for clients with substance/co‑occurring disorders through monitoring, ensuring safety, and assisting with daily therapeutic and recovery activities in a residential treatment setting.

• Facilitate client involvement in support groups and assess clients' progress on an individual basis as part of a multi‑disciplined treatment team
• Maintain active supervision of clients, including monitoring for safety, room checks, and behavioral observations/check‑ins
• Perform client record maintenance
• Maintain adequate stock of supplies
• Conduct psycho educational classes, utilizing evidence‑based materials
• Explain and enforce program policies/procedures
• Transport clients to outside support groups, appointments, and other events as assigned by their supervisor
• Document client administered medication schedule and monitoring of vitals
• Perform client drug screens and searches of facility per program policies

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Attest to having a minimum of one year personal recovery experience (if applicable)
• Preference given to individuals with one year experience in substance use/co‑occurring field and a working knowledge of the 12‑Step recovery model
• Must pass a Criminal Record Check and Sexual Offender Registry check
• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and active auto insurance that meets state minimum requirements

• May require transporting clients to appointments, activities, or other program‑related needs
• Position is in a residential clinical treatment setting. Environment is fast‑paced, client‑focused, and may include exposure to individuals experiencing emotional distress, withdrawal symptoms, or behavioral instability. Requires ability to recognize such changes and respond appropriately, following crisis‑prevention and de‑escalation procedures
• Role encourages consistently upholding program rules and policies in a fair, respectful, and professional manner that provides corrective feedback and redirection to clients. Also requires ability to document and communicate incidents/concerns clearly to the clinical team
• Involves building rapport with clients, while maintaining clear therapeutic and ethical boundaries
• Position requires participation in ongoing training, supervision, and meetings to maintain skills and stay aligned with program expectations
• Role involves protecting client privacy in accordance with HIPAA and organizational standards
• Requires adapting to weekend and/or evening and holiday schedules, depending on client and program needs
• Position involves utilizing 60% of work time in direct client contact activities

• Integrity – Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking.
• Teamwork – Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others.
• Trust/Respect – Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance.
• Care/Compassion – Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others.
• Ownership/Accountability – Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.