Residential Aide - Women's Recovery Center

Job Title

Residential Aide – Parenting Women (Non-Exempt Position)

Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions.

As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive.

Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.

RA Supervisor and Program Director

• Support daily operations of the inpatient program in a non-clinical capacity.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment that promotes resident well‑being.
• Assist residents with non-clinical needs, ensuring dignity and respect.
• Serve as a non-clinical member of the treatment team, supporting program goals.
• Complete assigned milieu duties to maintain a structured and therapeutic environment.
• Advocate for residents and connect them to community resources, sober supports, and other needed services.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency policies.
• Follow and uphold agency policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide coverage in other units or departments when staffing needs arise.
• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting cross-coverage between programs.
• Perform observed medication pass.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

• Women’s Recovery Center:
  Supports patients in strengthening positive parenting skills through role modeling and coaching; provides relief for mothers, including infant or child support by monitoring and attending to babies while mothers are resting, participating in programming, or attending appointments as needed.
• Men’s Residential:
  Same responsibilities as above.
• Men’s Low Intensity Residential:
  Assist with meal preparation and cooking for residents.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with addiction, recovery, and supportive care principles.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain before hire).
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and proof of current auto insurance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse team and resident population.
• Food Handlers Card (LIR only).

• Experience in a residential or group living environment.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practices.

This role interacts directly with residents, treatment team members, family members, and other stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and professionalism are essential. All interactions must comply with state and federal confidentiality regulations (including 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA).

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach, and use hands for writing and computer work.
• May need to stoop, kneel, crouch, or lift/move up to 20 lbs; occasional heavier lifting may be required.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle for work-related tasks.

• Primarily indoor work within residential and office settings.
• May involve supervising outdoor activities, community visits, or participating in agency events, retreats, and training sessions.

$1,000 paid out after the completion of the 90‑day probationary period.

$20.85 – $23.00/hr DOE.

To apply electronically for this position, please click "Apply Now" or visit our ADP career center. For more information on this and other positions, please visit our website elineconnections.org.

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