CD Tech-Housing Support (Part-Time, Evenings and Weekends)

Our mission is to empower people to improve their lives by living our core values of:Clients First - Own It - Believe It - Get Better - Got Your BackPark Avenue Center provides evidence-based, gender-specific drug and alcohol treatment in south Minneapolis, Minnesota. First established in 1979, Park Avenue Center is a community-based program that proudly serves Minnesota’s less fortunate individuals in beautiful settings. Using evidence-based best practices, we have maintained a reputation for the highest quality of services at extremely low rates. Clients we serve typically struggle with multiple barriers including mental illness, homelessness, financial problems, legal issues, and an overall lack of emotional support. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, our staff includes Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Licensed Psychologists, Social Workers and a Registered Nurse. Our robust Mental Health Team allows us to help clients address their various needs. We take pride in the quality of our services and the magnificent environment we have created. As a result, we are able to live our mission!Position SummaryThe Housing Support Staff provides oversite of the residence to maintain order and client safety, orientates new residents in rules and procedures/policies of the house, assists clients with medication self-administration, liaisons with the clinical team to provide the best client care and outcomes and inspects and maintains premises according to standards.Essential FunctionsResponsible for holding clients accountable for following housing rulesPerform walk-throughs of each assigned property on a rotating basis during the scheduled shiftPerform house inspections for cleanliness and general property upkeep; appropriately report issues to maintenance as neededServe as a resource for clients and maintain order during the scheduled shiftReport to clinical staff regarding incidents involving clientsResponsible for supervised self-administration of medications and accurate documentation of medications taken by clientsMaintain a positive, professional, and ethical demeanor with clients and within the community while following a strict code of ethicsReact and respond to medical emergencies when called uponEducation/Licensure/CertificationHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred; not requiredMust meet the staff training requirements in the Park Avenue Center’s Observation of Self-Administration of Medications policy including attending an off-site Medication Administration Course.Ability to obtain a First Aid/CPR/AED certification and maintain certificationAdditional RequirementsMust be 18 years of age or olderMust be free of problematic substance use for at least 90 days preceding hire and remain free throughout employmentAdditional InformationPart-time positions are available. Hours we currently have open are:Monday-Friday, 4:30pm to 9:30pmSaturday and Sunday-11:00am to 7:30pmPark Avenue Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer