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Chemical Dependency Program Assistant

State of Minnesota • Fergus Falls, MN • 1w ago

Job Class: Chemical Dependency Program Assistant

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID : 88531

Location : Fergus Falls

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Part-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 08/28/2025

Closing Date : 09/02/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Fergus Falls AFSCME

Division/Unit : Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CARE Fergus Falls Inpatient

Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift / 6:00am-2:30pm; 2:00pm-10:30pm

Days of Work : Vaies; may include weekends and holidays

Travel Required : Yes; less than 5% for off-site meetings and to transport patients according to their treatment plan

Salary Range: $23.76 - $30.43 / hourly

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME

Work Area : CARE Fergus Falls

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $2,500!

Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) in Fergus Falls has an opening for Chemical Dependency Program Assistants to join a team dedicated to helping people on the road to recovery. These team members work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assist in the delivery of treatment interventions, coordinate documentation, support safety and supervision, and maintain all aspects of the treatment program, including serving meals, cleaning, training, equipment, supplies, and filing systems.

CARE provides residential treatment for adults with substance abuse disorders. CARE Fergus Falls specializes in the delivery of integrated dual-diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse. All services are person-centered, building on the individual's interests and capacity for growth, leading to a lifelong process of recovery.

Job duties include:

Provide services to Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise clients consistent with procedures and standards.

Design, develop and ensure implementation of a variety of programming to aid in the development of the client's growth and recovery.

Lead activities to enhance capacity with daily living skills so that obstacles to treatment progress are identified and overcome.

Document and verbally report so that accurate records are kept, and continuum of care is provided.

Support the completion of the admission process to ensure that the clients are admitted promptly, courteously, and efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must have:

Knowledge of treatment processes sufficient to read and assist with the implementation of individual treatment plans, explain program objectives to clients and facilitate group discussions.

Knowledge of standard psychological tests sufficient to administer and score them for interpretation by professional staff.

Knowledge of Alcoholics Anonymous principles sufficient to orient new clients to the program.

Ability to lead recreational activities for clients.

Ability to read and write English sufficient to record client history and document client physical and behavioral information on medical charts.

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a behavioral health setting.

Experience with medication administration.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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