Residential Associate PT

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Park Place Recovery Center, 58 Scottsville, KY 42164
• Position Type:
  Part Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $15.60 - $15.60 per hour
• Travel Percentage:
  None
• Shift: 2nd shift (3:00pm – 11:00pm)
• Job Category:
  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 individually as part of a multi‑disciplined treatment team
• Maintain active supervision of clients, including monitoring for safety, performing 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 and procedures
• Transport clients to outside support groups, appointments, and other events as assigned
• Document client‑administered medication schedule and monitor vitals
• Perform client drug screens and searches of the 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 changes and respond appropriately, following crisis‑prevention and de‑escalation procedures
• Consistently upholds program rules and policies in a fair, respectful, and professional manner, providing corrective feedback and redirection to clients
• Must document and communicate incidents or concerns clearly to the clinical team
• Build rapport with clients while maintaining clear therapeutic and ethical boundaries
• Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and meetings to maintain skills and stay aligned with program expectations
• Protect client privacy in accordance with HIPAA and organizational standards
• Adapt to weekend, evening, and holiday schedules depending on client and program needs
• Utilize approximately 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 without judgment.
• 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; learning from mistakes.