St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers

Comprehensive addiction treatment and recovery services

Clinical Aide

Residential & Direct SupportUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeSaranac Lake, NY, USA$16 - $22 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent is required.
Experience training and working effectively with chemically dependent individuals is required.
The candidate must have a valid New York State driver's license and be eligible for coverage by an insurance carrier.
The candidate must be able to prepare meals for residents.
The candidate must work within a trauma-informed environment and adhere to the Sanctuary commitments: social responsibility, emotional intelligence, social learning, open communication, democracy, nonviolence, and growth and change.

Responsibilities

Orient new residents to the facility, local surroundings, and community resources.
Help residents adjust to community living without alcohol or drugs.
Monitor family visits and assist residents as needed.
Prepare written observational reports on attitudes, behaviors, and pertinent events over the weekend.
Assist residents with growth and sobriety issues.
Meet with the case manager biweekly to discuss new arrivals, resident growth, and changes in the residence.
Cooperate with area fellowship groups.
Shop for groceries as directed by the site manager.
Perform additional duties required by the program director to help ensure the quality of resident services.
Train new Residence Aides when designated.
Interview residents upon admission and complete their admission packets when assigned.
Supervise and document urine drug screens.
Perform other duties as assigned.

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers

Location: Recovery Campus - Saranac Lake, NY

Position: Full-time Clinical Aide

Shift/Schedules Available

Friday-Tuesday, 2:30pm-11:00pm
Tuesday-Saturday, 7:00am-3:30pm
Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00pm-7:00am
- Sign-on Bonus: A hiring bonus of $3,500.00 will be attached to an offer for this overnight shift! Further information can be provided by St. Joseph's Human Resources team during the interview process.

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 and encourages them to participate in social and recreational activities to promote recovery.

Education and Training: High school graduate or equivalency.

Experience and Work Knowledge: Experience training and working effectively with chemically dependent individuals.

Physical Demands: No extraordinary physical demands.

Special Considerations: 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.

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 provides assistance to residents as necessary.
Prepares a written observational report on attitudes, behaviors, and pertinent events over the weekend.
Provides assistance 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.
Responsible for grocery shopping as directed by site manager.
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.
May Interview residents upon admission and complete the resident’s admission packet.
Ability to prepare meals for residents.
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.

About the Company

St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers

Comprehensive addiction treatment and recovery services

St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers offers a full continuum of addiction care across five New York counties, including inpatient residential care, veterans housing, a Family Program, outpatient treatment, Open Access Center services, aftercare, and supportive housing, licensed by OASAS and CARF-accredited. Clients move through a coordinated path that can start with inpatient or Open Access services and continue to outpatient and aftercare, combining behavioral treatment with spiritual aspects and delivered in a trauma-informed framework. Its distinctions include the five-county network, veteran-specific housing, a Family Program, formal accreditation, and a trauma-informed approach that supports sustained recovery. The goal is lasting recovery by providing structured, respectful, and ongoing support to help individuals maintain sobriety and rebuild their lives over the long term.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $1.7M
Headquarters: Town of Harrietstown, New York
Founded: 1971

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