Chemical Dependency Aide

Job Title: Chemical Dependency Aide
Department: Inpatient Addiction Recovery Services
Location: 20 Cottage Street; Potsdam, NY 13676
Hours Per Week:  37.5
Schedule:  3 p.m. until 11 p.m. including every other weekend

SUMMARY:
This position requires someone with compassion for those in early recovery from addiction. The successful candidate will be a role model, will help participants learn and put into practice healthy coping skills, will demonstrate sober activities, assist nursing as requested (retrieve patients, get supplies, monitor milieu, etc.). The successful candidate will have the ability to set and enforce boundaries for self and the group.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. (_50_%) Supervise patients, including coordination of activities, meals and ADL’s.

2. (_25_%) Clerical functions and ordering.

3. (_15_%) Transport urines, register patients, accompany patients to appointments.

4. (_10_%) Documentation

- On-the-job orientation and in-services provided

Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/Equivalent.

UNION:

1199 SEIU (CPH) Service, Maintenance & Clerical

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drive - Clinical - Roles in this category require frequent driving combined with mobile clinical care across settings such as emergency response, mobile clinics, and home health environments. Staff must repeatedly enter and exit vehicles, occasionally lift and carry equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. or more, and perform care within patients’ homes or other confined, unpredictable, or uncontrolled environments. These positions demand strong fine and gross motor control, firm grasping, and heightened visual and auditory awareness to ensure safe and effective care delivery. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial due to rapid decision‑making, direct exposure to critical or sensitive situations, and independently managing patient care in the field or home setting. Environmental exposures may include traffic hazards, infectious agents, extreme temperatures, variable home conditions, and hazardous materials. Valid licensure, physical readiness, and flexibility for extended or on‑call schedules are typically required.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$18.46 - $26.24

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.