Substance Use Disorder Paraprofessional

Momentum Center, LLC 3.1 Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment Program

The Substance Use Disorder Paraprofessional position is a direct care employee.

Responsibilities for position are as follows but not limited to

• Monitor the daily behavioral management program in relation to program policies and procedures
• Ensure and monitor client participation within the program expectations while managing day-to-day client interactions
• Administer urinalysis and breathalyzers
• General housekeeping
• Handles multiple priorities.
• Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position.
• Manages emotions and can make decision under pressure.
• Manages stress appropriately.
• Works alone effectively.
• Works effectively near others and/or in a distracting environment.
• Works effectively with others /teamwork.
• Able to solve problems but also able and willing to seek assistance when necessary.
• Must be a team player willing to show flexibility and is self-motivated.
• Mandated reporter.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible to changing situations.
• Ability to listen, analyze and record information.
• Establish rapport and impart caring and empathy while remaining objective and professional in relationship.
• Sensitivity to client needs.
• Ability to work with all cultures, use culturally competent

Must - haves:

• Cleared Background Study through MN DHS.
• A way of transportation to and from work. 
• Reliable and timely.

Nice-to-haves:

• Microsoft 365 Experience
• First Aid/CPR Certification/Narcan Training

The Substance Use Disorder Paraprofessional position is an integral position due to the amount of client interaction.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
  
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends