Residential Coach for Respite House

Location: Marion, NC
Position Type: Full Time
Shifts: 12 hours shift

Requirements: High school diploma or GED is required and must be a minimum of 21 years old

A Caring Alternative, LLC (ACA) is a well-established comprehensive care agency providing behavioral health and substance use disorder services to adults, adolescents, and children in Western North Carolina. The agency was founded on the belief that when people truly care and are willing to go the extra mile, we will not only improve lives, but we will also create success in the lives of the people we support.

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Why apply at A Caring Alternative?

• We celebrate diversity, so bring YOU! We want you to be proud and comfortable to bring your true self and we strive to enhance the value of our work through respectful curiosity of one another’s culture.
• Competitive Payrates! We offer a competitive rate of pay.
• Work related mileage is paid tax free .
• B e a Team Member! As a member of our team, we are dedicated to promoting your talents, skillset, and energies to improve the environment and quality for those we serve. We are in the business of caring and committed to building an organization where our team can grow together by helping others.
• Strong Core Values! Join our values-based, family-owned company with a culture that we care.
• Flexibility! We work in a team environment and promote flexibility. One of our core values is that our employees have a healthy work-life balance.
• Training! Solid training is provided & paid for by the company. Free CPR, First Aid and NPI training. CEUs are available and external training is also paid for by the company.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees.

• Company laptop provided for most positions
• 401(k) & Roth retirement plans
• Company matching 401(k) & Roth
• 11 paid holidays
• Direct deposit
• Paid Time Off accrual begins upon hire, 100 hours first year
• Major medical, dental & vision insurance plus 16 hours paid sick time after 60 days
• Company paid Life Insurance policy
• Short term & long-term insurance available
• Employee Assistance Program for free financial, emotional & legal help

As a Residential Coach, you will provide emotional, physical and daily living care for youths (ages 5-18) with behavioral health needs in a center-based respite home. Must be kind, patient, reliable and dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children. Experience is helpful, but we will train the right candidate.

This role requires documenting the day-to-day functioning of the child, provides support based on identified goals of the child, and teaching/reinforcing daily living and relationship skills. Must have a strong desire to work with children and adolescents, patience, and the ability to work as part of a team.

Job Duties include :

• Work as a member of a team alongside other Residential Coaches to oversee and ensure the safety and overall wellness of individuals residing within the home
• Maintain and utilize the home and other company property entrusted to your care, custody, or control to assure the safety and extend the item’s useful life.
• Interact with and plan activities around consumers including educational and recreational activities
• Follow all policies as it pertains to medication including but not limited to administration, packaging, labeling, disposal, and storage
• Teaching and reinforcing daily living and relationship skills

Basic Requirements:

• Must be 21 years old
• Ability to perform tasks on the computer including working with Microsoft 360, Excel, Word and other basic programs.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance coverage and reliable transportation
• Pass criminal background check and other regulatory checks
• Provide proof of your education

Education / Experience :

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Applicants need to be a minimum of 21 years old
• 1 year of behavioral health experience is preferred

A Caring Alternative, LLC is a CARF accredited service provider with facilities in Asheville, Hickory, Marion, Statesville and Morganton, NC. A Caring Alternative, LLC is CABHA certified and a Trauma Informed Agency. We provide an array of services to Alexander, Buncombe, Burke, Catawba, Caldwell, Iredell, McDowell, and Mitchell counties which consist of Assertive Community Treatment Team, Community Support Team, Day Treatment, Integrated Care, Intensive In-Home, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, and Therapeutic Foster Care.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

AboutEstablished in 2006.A Caring Alternative, LLC (ACA) is a well-established comprehensive care agency providing behavioral health and substance use disorder services to adults, adolescents, and children in Western North Carolina. Proudly serving the community since 2006.