Residential Aide - Bellingham

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.

Our Vision - 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.

Our Mission - 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.

Residential Aide

Status : Non-Exempt

Reports To : Residential Aide Supervisor & Program Director

Position Summary

The Residential Aide supports the daily operations of our inpatient program in a non-clinical capacity, working closely with the Residential Aide Supervisor. This role ensures a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environment for residents while assisting with day-to-day needs, facility operations, and treatment team coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs observed medication pass.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Key Responsibilities per location

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Complexity & Working Relationships

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).

Physical Demands

Work Environment

Salary : $22.10 - $24.40 / hour depending on experience

Application Process :

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 at www.lifelineconnections.org

The Benefits :

Lifeline Connections strives to be your employer of choice by offering our regular / full-time employees a generous benefits package. Our plans cover 85% of medical, dental, and vision costs at the employee level and 75% for all dependent plans. The majority of out-of-pocket costs (i.e. co-pays, prescriptions, and deductibles) under our medical plans are also covered. We also offer other benefits, such as : employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and supplemental coverage.

Our full-time employees and some part-time employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5%. On top of all that, our full-time employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!

There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.

Send us your resume and let's talk about you joining our team!