Residential Advisor​/Preceptor

Job Details

Job Location:

Elkhorn City - 5971 Poor Bottom Road - Elkhorn City, KY 41522

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $17.50 - $17.50 Hourly

Position Summary:

The Residential advisor/preceptor is responsible for providing routing daily support, monitoring and documentation of the daily activities of those participating in the residential program. An individual in this position will be responsible for documentation of all on and offsite activities of the participant. This position is also tasked with ensuring the safety of all program participants and ensuring compliance with program rules and West Care policies.

Additionally this person assists with properly training newly onboarded staff and verifying items assigned to other residential advisors are completed at the direction of the program director.

Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Monitors the daily activities of the program participants
• Training new direct care staff
• Assuring court orders and other client information are added to the clients electronic medical record.
• Reviewing tasks assigned to other Residential advisiors to verify accuracy and completion at the direction of the program director.
• Documents the activities of the program participants in the electronic medical record
• Facilitates and documents non clinical groups under the direction of the program director
• Utilizes approved crisis intervention techniques to assist with de-escalation of situations, ensuring resident, staff, and visitor safety
• Implements the behavioral/level system where applicable
• Assists in the accountability process
• Assists with the initial assessment and receiving of new program participants
• Working a flexible schedule, and consistently arriving to scheduled shifts on time
• Transports participants to medical appointments, approved activities, and program locations
• Assists in the implementation of recreational activities for program participants, participating where appropriate
• Ensures the facility is kept clean and in working order
• Ensures participant medication is processed upon arrival, monitors residents self-administration and documents medications taken.
• Uploads documents to the program participants electronic medical record as assigned
• Assists other West Care staff as needed to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community
• Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of West Care Kentucky
• Performs other duties as assigned

• At least 1 year of experience working in residential or substance use related field
• Must be at least 18 years old or older
• Ability to work well, both individually and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Complete assignments in a timely manner
• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion
• Adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required, Associate’s Degree or related behavioral health certifications is preferred

• Valid Kentucky Driver’s License

• Work is primarily performed within a treatment facility, but outside work and out-of-state travel may occasionally be required
• The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but exposure or potential exposure may occur during employment. All company personnel are required to deal with such elements in accordance with West Care’s safety standards. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily…