Job Description
We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others. Must be flexible to work a 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm shift if needed. Gaudenzia's Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.
Qualifications Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities - Knowledge of child care, prevention activities and early childhood development.
- Knowledge of the basic principles, practices, and procedures involved in an alcohol and drug program.
- Knowledge of the drug and alcohol abusing subculture.
- Knowledge of the physical and emotional characteristics and manifestations of alcohol and drug dependency.
- Knowledge of individual and group behavior and the effective ways of working with them.
- Ability to work effectively with people and aid them in adjusting to specific problems.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with clients, and other members of staff, outside agencies and institutions, and the general public.
Your Responsibilities In This Role May Include - Implement the care, and activities of children in residence and manage all activities of the childcare component
- Implement Drug & Alcohol early intervention/prevention activities for the children
- Continue specialized training as designated by the Supervisor
- Provide individual and group counseling for the children/mothers; monitor emotional/psychological status of children and arrange/recommend referrals to ancillary clinical services when indicated
- Assist in conducting mother-child and family therapeutic sessions in conjunction with other clinical staff
- Maintain clinical records and correspondence concerning the children and ensure compliance with all confidentiality procedures of the Child Care component
- Maintain contact with outside agencies and consulting/information resources as necessary for the continuing development and improvement of the Child Care component
- Provide training and guidance to adult residents in childcare and parenting skills; observe parent/child interactions in daily settings and advise on recommended adjustments
- Participate in regular consultations with other clinical staff concerning mother/child relationships, and the problems and needs of the children
- Monitor educational progress of the children and maintain contact with school; arrange tutoring when necessary; maintain dialogue with mothers concerning educational needs and progress of children
- Maintain valid driver's license.
- Other duties as assigned by Program Director or Recovery Support Supervisor.
What We Offer: Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - On The Job Training - Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field!
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Our Operating Principles: We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.
- We hold client care as our top priority.
- We assume good intentions.
- We are present, we connect, & we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
- We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia & each other.
- We support each other publicly & privately in all circumstances.
- We provide & accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind & without personalization.
- We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, & have a bias for action.
- We follow through on agreements & honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency - someone's life may depend on it.
Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.
Come work with us! Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making. By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage--from job posting to onboarding--we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose. Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
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