Full-time Clinical Aide/Driver

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers

Location: Veterans Program - Saranac Lake, NY

Position: Full-time Clinical Aide/Driver

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Pay Range: $16.00/hour to $22.00/hour

Position Summary: The clinical aide works under the supervision of the Program Director/Designee in assisting residents to become accustomed to the residence routine. This position assists in the development and implementation of activities and programs, which provide opportunities to residents in developing a healthy lifestyle, improving their quality of life and overall well-being. Provides transportation as may be assigned.

Education and Training: High school graduate or equivalency.

Qualifications and Requirements: Experience training and working effectively with chemically dependent individuals. Work within a trauma informed environment. Adhere to Sanctuary commitments. Commitment to Social Responsibility, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Open Communication, Democracy, Nonviolence and Growth and Change performing the job duties.

Physical Demands: Must be able to work in various climatic conditions. Excessive walking may be required for extended periods.

Essential Duties:

• Orients new residents to the facility, local surroundings, and community resources.


• Helps the individual to adjust to community living without the use of alcohol/drugs.


• Monitors family visits and aids residents as necessary.


• Prepares a written observational report on attitudes, behaviors, and pertinent events over the weekend.


• Provide support to residents concerning growth and sobriety issues.


• Meets with case manager biweekly to discuss new arrivals, resident’s growth, and house changes.


• Cooperates with area fellowship groups.


• Assist with transportation needs.


• Performs additional duties which help to ensure the quality of the resident services provided by the center as required by the program director.


• May be designated to train new Residence Aides.


• Monitor supply inventories and order supplies as needed.


• May Interview residents upon admission and complete the resident’s admission packet.


•  Assists in the development and implementation of activities, special events and programs.


• Must have valid NYS driver’s license and be able to be insured by an insurance carrier.


• Supervise and document UDS.


• May perform other duties as assigned.