Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Essential Functions)

• Transport clients to and from appointments, intake pickups, discharge drop offs, etc. and ensure all passengers in the vehicle are compliant, safe and nonvolatile
• Set priorities in monitoring clients, making house rounds, documentation of pertinent information and completion of other assignments. 
• Highly dependable and can be counted on to work independently, having the ability to work with little direction. 
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of and adhere to program philosophy and policies and procedures, 245G requirements, house operations, including Client Bill of Rights and confidentiality.  
• Complete and assist with intake/admission procedures, orientation of new clients and co-workers. 
• Encourage clients to achieve their goals by functioning as a positive role model. 
• Participate in client recreational activities with a positive attitude. 
• Administer client medications and documents accordingly. 
• Complete clerical assignments such as faxing, copying programming materials, stocking packets/forms, typing documents in Word and updating Excel spreadsheets. 
• Understand and implement infection control standards especially hand washing and linen handling
• Assist in food preparation, and household cleaning duties as needed. 
• Adhere to attendance and absence policies.   
• Participate in rotational and/or off - shift schedules, including a holiday rotation schedule, as applicable.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge skills and abilities). 

• Registered nursing assistant / trained medication aide on Minnesota Registry
• Able to successfully complete a background study. 
• Know and understand the implications of Minnesota Statutes, sections 245G.01 through 245G.22, 245A.65, 260E, 626.557, and 626.5572 and willingness to understand, learn, and carry out regulations with integrity. 
• Free of chemical use problems for at least one year immediately preceding hire date and sign a statement attesting to that fact. 
• Must be eighteen years old. CPR and 1st Aid certified or willing to participate in courses provided by NBH. 
• Must have a valid MN driver’s license and acceptable driving record. 
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet research. 
• Physical ability to perform the responsibilities of the position which include, bending, stooping, sitting, walking, and lifting at least 30 pounds.

Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred or helpful)   

• Previous experience in human services and/or healthcare environment as related to position responsibilities. Direct client care experience with chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation.