Residential Aide

Mainspring Recovery is a mission-driven behavioral health organization built on the belief that healing happens when the right people are in the room. We provide care across multiple levels, including Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP), supporting individuals and families throughout the recovery process. Every role at Mainspring contributes to creating safe, structured, and effective environments where people can rebuild their lives.

About the role

The Residential Aide plays a vital role in ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment for clients in a residential addiction recovery setting. This position involves continuous client care, supervision, and role modeling, with responsibilities increasing progressively through the R.I.S.E. (Raising Initiative Skills for Elevation) Program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client well-being and safety by providing a structured, positive, and supportive environment.
• Act as a resource for new clients, facilitating their integration into the program.
• Participate actively as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and strong boundaries with clients at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines.
• Document activities, observations, and client behaviors accurately and timely in the Kipu system.
• Assist with admissions, including body searches, personal property checks, and completing inventory checklists.
• Ensure regular safety rounds and adherence to supervision intervals.
• Assist in promoting life skills and discharge planning.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Monitor the therapeutic milieu and client activities, responding to client crises and emergencies as needed.
• Transport clients to outside activities, evening AA meetings, and appointments as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current valid driver’s license and insurability.
• CPR and MANDT certification within 90 days of hire (training provided).
• Minimum one year of experience in a behavioral healthcare or addiction recovery setting.
• Familiarity with addiction treatment and the recovery process is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to empathize with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR/EMR systems (e.g., Kipu).
• Crisis de-escalation and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and a collaborative work environment.

Working Conditions

• Direct care position.
• Full-time or part-time, 24-40 hours per week, shift work (7:00am-3:30pm, 3:00-11:30pm, or 11:00pm-7:30am).
• Residential Aides may be scheduled for any shift, Sunday through Saturday, based on operational needs.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, is required.
• Employees are expected to report on time and participate in shift-to-shift communication to ensure continuity of care.
• Schedule adjustments or additional hours may be required based on census, staffing, or program needs.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs multiple times throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move client luggage and personal belongings weighing approximately 20 to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout residential facilities for extended periods of time.
• Ability to safely assist with routine residential tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule

• Full-Time: 3PM-11:30PM Tuesday - Saturday
• Full-Time: 3PM-11:30PM Wednesday - Sunday
• Full-Time: 11PM-7:30AM Saturday - Tuesday
• Part-Time: 11PM-7:30AM Sunday - Tuesday

Pay

The pay for this position is $19 per hour, set in good faith based on the responsibilities of the role, qualifications, and market conditions.

• $0.50 per hour evenings
• $1 per hour overnights
• $1 per hour weekends (Saturday and Sunday)