The purpose of the position is to supervise and deliver quality behavioral health services and care to youth ages 12 to 17 years of age with substance use/chemical dependency/co-occurring problems.The Resident Assistant works in coordination with other professional staff in the management and supervision of facility residents to ensure a safe, structured, and therapeutic residential treatment environment.
A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Supervise daily tasks and assignments of residents such as making beds, housekeeping assignments, etc.; assist in maintenance of the living units. Provide guidance and instruction in group activities, personal health and hygiene, courtesy, and etiquette to residents. Supervise and assist residents in getting ready for school, therapy groups, and other treatment activities. Attend activities as directed to assist in management of resident's behavior.
Assist residents with homework assignments from school classes and treatment sessions. Escort residents to and from meals and on field trips providing observation during meals and trips. Provide transportation to airport, hospital, and/or other treatment activities as directed. Provide non-professional counseling for patients. Recognize and respond appropriately to deviations from normal behavior. Provide crisis intervention and management of aggressive or difficult behavior.
Participate with a multidisciplinary team concerning patient care plans and patient management. Keep drug and alcohol counselors and the Clinical Director informed on all clinical and administrative issues. Assist the treatment team in the assessment, emotional support counseling, and follow-up. Interact daily with psychologist, nurses, social workers, administrators, community resources, resident and their families.
Keep well written records (such as daily logs and incident reports) in accordance with the treatment center policies and procedures.
There are no education requirements, however, if you are using education to meet the minimum qualification of this position, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $50460 – $65599/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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