LIFESKILLS GROUP·Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Provides support for clients with substance and co-occurring disorders by monitoring safety and facilitating therapeutic recovery activities. Responsibilities include conducting psychoeducational classes, maintaining records, and transporting clients to appointments.
Facilitate client involvement in support groups and assess clients' progress on an individual basis as part of a multi-disciplined treatment team Maintain active supervision of clients, including monitoring for safety, room checks, and behavioral observations/check-ins Perform client record maintenance Maintain adequate stock of supplies Conduct psychoeducational classes, utilizing evidence-based materials Explain and enforce program policies/procedures Transport clients to outside support groups, appointments, and other events as assigned by their supervisor. Document client administered medication schedule and monitoring of vitals Perform client drug screens and searches of facility per program policies QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent Attest to having a minimum of one year personal recovery experience (if applicable) Preference given to individuals with one year experience in substance use/co-occurring field and a working knowledge of the 12-Step recovery model Must pass a Criminal Record Check and Sexual Offender Registry check Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and active auto insurance that meets state minimum requirements JOB REQUIREMENTS / EXPECTATIONS: May require transporting clients to appointments, activities, or other program-related needs. Position is in a residential clinical treatment setting. Environment is fast-paced, client-focused, and may include exposure to individuals experiencing emotional distress, withdrawal symptoms, or behavioral instability. Requires ability to recognize such changes and respond appropriately, following crisis-prevention and de-escalation procedures. Role encourages consistently upholding program rules and policies in a fair, respectful, and professional manner that provides corrective feedback and redirection to clients. Also requires ability to document and communicate incidents/concerns clearly to the clinical team. Involves building rapport with clients, while maintaining clear therapeutic and ethical boundaries. Position requires participate in ongoing training, supervision, and meetings to maintain skills and stay aligned with program expectations. Role involves protecting client privacy in accordance with HIPAA and organizational standards. Requires adapting to weekend and/or evening and holiday schedules, depending on client and program needs. Position involves utilizing 60% of work time in direct client contact activities. CORE VALUES: All employees must be willing to live our company's core values. Integrity – Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking. Teamwork – Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others. Trust/Respect– Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance. Care/Compassion – Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others. Ownership/Accountability – Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.
Requires a high school diploma and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Preference is given to candidates with one year of experience in substance use fields or personal recovery experience.
Market context
Residential Associate roles in Kentucky are often tied to ongoing behavioral health and substance use treatment needs, so openings can appear in settings that support daily living and recovery. These positions can be competitive because employers look for dependable candidates with a high school diploma, a clean driving record, and experience or lived recovery background; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your driver’s license status and be ready to describe any relevant substance use or recovery experience.