RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR AIDE

Job Description

Job Description

Residential Counselor Aide – Full-Time

Location: Men's Residential Treatment Center (Pathway)
Starting Pay: $17.00 starting pay (increases based on education, licensure, and experience)

At OneEighty , we restore dignity, reimagine potential, and rebuild lives. We believe there are always more reasons to hope than to fear or despair—and you can be part of that change.

We’re seeking a Residential Counselor Aide to support clients in establishing recovery by delivering treatment, case management, and supportive services in a residential setting, in alignment with OneEighty's philosophy and best practices.

• Provide substance use disorder treatment (individual, group, and family) primarily for adults, occasionally for children and adolescents. Co-facilitate groups exceeding 12 clients, including documentation support.
• Deliver educational groups and assist clients with recovery-based assignments.
• Participate in screening and admissions, including initial treatment planning and coordination of assessments.
• Complete all clinical documentation accurately and within agency timeframes. Review client paperwork and sign passes weekly as assigned.
• Manage contingency management orders, including preparing and distributing items to the residential facility.
• Support client enrollment in specialty groups and aftercare during transition.
• Meet individually with clients weekly (or more frequently) to support progress on case management goals.
• Assist clients with daily living skills, chore list development, and recreational planning.
• Coordinate and/or provide transportation to appointments (medical, legal, housing).
• Support clients in accessing health insurance, food benefits, and initial medical appointments.
• Link clients with appropriate housing services (e.g. Transitional, Housing, Outpatient, Metropolitan Housing).
• Maintain regular communication with Medical Department regarding client care.
• Maintain required productivity expectations. Complete all necessary paperwork, including releases and documentation for benefits.
• Hold a punctual and predictable work schedule. Attend staff meetings, training, and clinical discussions as required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with professional ethics and applicable laws.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with appropriate boundaries.
• Practice within areas of professional competency and adhere to legal certification standards.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community agencies and referral sources.
• Provide community education on addiction, domestic violence, and sexual assault as opportunities arise.
• Assist clients with navigating municipal, common pleas, and domestic relations courts.

• High school diploma, or equivalent required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling or related field preferred.
• CDCA required upon hire; must be licensed or license-eligible in Ohio.
• One year of experience in substance use disorder and addiction treatment preferred.
• Must be eligible for an NPI number and Ohio Medicaid number for billing purposes.
• May not receive clinical services at OneEighty.
• If in recovery, must have two years continuous sobriety.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License required; must maintain insurable driving record.
• Local travel required.
• CPR/First-Aid certification required or must be obtained.
• Must submit to a criminal background check.
• Must be trained in administering Narcan.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) and Electronic Health Records.
• Strong crisis de-escalation skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively as a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to diverse populations.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Ability to maintain therapeutic boundaries and accurate records.

Hope starts here. We’re a private nonprofit serving Wayne and Holmes counties with addiction, domestic violence, and behavioral health services. Our team is passionate, supportive, and mission-driven.

Employee Testimonials:

“I feel we are part of the solution in this community.”
“I love helping others.”
“My coworkers are amazing. I enjoy the work and the clients.”

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO: 17 days/year + 88 hours of holiday time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Flexible work arrangements (where applicable)
• Employee recognition programs, and more!

Apply today and help change the course of someone’s life for the better.

Any offer of employment will be based on the outcome of a background check and the ability to pass a drug screening prior to employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including, without limitation, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetics, ancestry, or military status. In addition to federal law requirements, OneEighty complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which OneEighty has facilities. OneEighty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing [email protected] with the subject line "Accommodation Request."

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