We need hope-bringers and changemakers — because the work we all do matters. If you’re passionate about making an impact with your time and being someone’s light in the darkness, we want you on our team.

Come Join Us to Do Mission-Based, Meaningful Work

Who We Are

Gaudenzia is one of the largest nonprofit providers of treatment to people with substance use and co-occurring disorders in the nation. We operate in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.  

Our caring, compassionate team is on a mission to save thousands of lives each year and bring hope to people devastated by substance use disorder. Together, we help individuals, families, and communities heal and thrive in the face of one of the most devastating public health crises of our time.

As our organization grows and evolves to meet the needs of our clients and communities, we’re seeking passionate, empathic individuals to help us make an impact. With your help, we can turn the tide on substance use disorder.    

Who We’re Looking For

Residential Aide is responsible for a variety of routine, basic  tasks essential to the smooth operation of the facility and  surrounding  perimeter.  Other  duties associated with this position facilitate the treatment and rehabilitation of the residential client by assisting clients in overcoming anxieties, explaining available services,  obtaining  client  cooperation and encouraging program involvement. Residential Aides function under the supervision of the Program Director or Shift Supervisor.Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures, but employees are expected to exercise significant  initiative  and  independent  judgment  in discharging duties. Work is reviewed by the Program/Clinical Supervisor or Program Director through an evaluation of the timely and accurate completion of assignments.

Your responsibilities in this role may include

• Supervision of client activities, maintains accurate entries in the log book, monitors client movement in sign-outs and passes  and  writes incident  reports; employee  is  aware of client whereabouts at all times, including breaks and internal activities including  hourly checks/
• Attend all mandatory DBH, OAS, DOC, DOH trainings and in-house conferences /seminars as directed by Program Director/, HR or
• Maintains order and ensures compliance with rules and regulations; ensures that clients conduct themselves in an orderly manner
• Monitors clients for signs of medical distress and /or emergency behavioral concerns on an ongoing basis and through routine hourly bed checks, responses and documents incididents or unusual occurrences.
• Facilitates resident's morning meetings and " rap sessions " according to prescribed curriculum or
• Escorts clients to breaks; and other
• Ensures clients wake-up and out of room- bed time in room
• Escorts clients and /or ensures client has approved colored coded passes and ID before leaving their unit within the building.
• May be required to escort clients on store runs, when necessary, for the purchase of inpatient personal items.
• Schedules and monitors clients' cleaning supplies, chores 
• Gets mail daily, observes confidentiality standards and distributes
• Observes clients consumption of medications, double-checks client medication log-sheets to ensure client consumption of medication.
• Secures client urines according to established policy &  procedures ensuring  that all safety, sanitations and security measures are adhered Completes are required documentation on the urine form, and logs , secures and documents urinalysis screen in the log book.
• Records accurate and up-to-date unit and client information writing behavioral progress in the log Log books are legal document s and as such must be dated, numbered , signed and completed on the hour!!
• Continually updates Bcd List ensuring that all admissions and discharge are recorded in a timely
• Performs routine client services such as stripping beds when necessary, keeping unit tidy, and bagging soap powder, assembling copies of requisite paperwork.
• Randomly inspects all rooms , common areas, hallways and bathrooms on an hourly basis and documents these inspections in the unit log book; performs a thorough search for contraband not less than weekly.
• Cleans and strips beds, bags linen to be laundered and clears out table drawers , after client is discharged from program.
• Responds appropriately to all medical and other
• Whenever assigned to drive agency vehicles for any reason, all Residential Aides are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of Vehicles entrusted to their care as specified in the Gaudenzia DRC Vehicle Use Policy
• Reports to the Program Director or supervisor any discrepancies in client 's whereaboutso r failure to return by curfew or anticipated time of return as recorded on the sign -out  sheet.
• Conducts pat searches of all clients and uses hand-held metal detectors to scan client as they leave and return to the facility or unit, and records this on the appropriate log.
• Confiscates and secures and contraband found, and notifies the appro,iate Program Director or supervisor on duty.
• Conducts comprehensive and random room and unit searches with program management staff, when assigned.Conducts search of client bags when leaving and returning to the facility or unit , and records this on the appropriate log . Confiscates sand secures any contraband found. and notifies the appropriate Program Director or supervisor on duty in their absence.
• Performs other duties, tasks, and sen 1ices for clients, safety , sanitation and security as assigned by the management in a professional, ethical and non-judgmental

Gaudenzia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not practice or permit discrimination based on race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, or veteran’s status.

Qualifications for This Role

High School Diploma or GED . Knowledge of D&A Abuse & Treatment.

What Matters to Us? Our Mission & Our Operating Principles

Our Mission 
Gaudenzia aspires to connect individuals and families to addiction and mental health treatment so they can attain long-term recovery and achieve a fulfilling life embraced by a broad community of mutual support. 

Our Operating Principles

We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.

1. 1. We hold client care as our top priority.
   2. We assume good intentions.
   3. We are present, we connect, and we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
   4. We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, and find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia and each other.
   5. We support each other publicly and privately in all circumstances.
   6. We provide and accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind and without personalization.
   7. We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, and have a bias for action.
   8. We follow through on agreements and honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency — someone’s life may depend on it.

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice — and a treatment provider of choice — in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome. Come work with us!