Chemical Dependency Program Assistant

About the role

CARE Fergus Falls is seeking a Chemical Dependency Program Assistant to join a dedicated team supporting clients on their journey to recovery. This role involves assisting with treatment interventions, coordinating documentation, ensuring client safety and supervision, and maintaining the treatment program's operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise clients in accordance with procedures and standards.
• Develop and implement a range of programming to support clients' growth and recovery.
• Lead activities to enhance daily living skills and address obstacles to treatment progress.
• Document and verbally report to ensure accurate records and continuity of care.
• Support the admission process to ensure prompt, courteous, and efficient client admission.

Requirements

• Knowledge of treatment processes to read and assist with the implementation of individual treatment plans, explain program objectives, and facilitate group discussions.
• Knowledge of standard psychological tests to administer and score them for interpretation by professional staff.
• Knowledge of Alcoholics Anonymous principles to orient new clients to the program.
• Ability to lead recreational activities for clients.
• Ability to read and write English to record client history and document physical and behavioral information on medical charts.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include knowledge of treatment processes, standard psychological tests, and Alcoholics Anonymous principles, as well as the ability to lead recreational activities and read/write English.
• Preferred qualifications include experience in behavioral health settings and medication administration.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

The State of Minnesota offers competitive compensation, including a salary range of $24.54 - $31.43 per hour, and benefits such as health insurance, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, fertility care, diabetes care, dental and orthodontic care, parental leave, and a pension plan.

Pay

$24.54 - $31.43 per hour

Schedule

Night Shift: 10:15pm-6:15am, 9:00pm-7:00am
Rotating Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm, 2:00pm-10:30pm

Contact

To apply, select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. Questions about the application process can be directed to the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information, visit http://www.mn.gov/careers. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title, and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kaitlin Weckwerth at kaitlin.weckwerth@state.mn.us. For disability accommodations during the application process, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity at Accommodations.DCT@state.mn.us or call 651-539-7243.