Residential Assistant at Abarca Health

Glassboro, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Social Services, Non-ProfitIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate degree and experience with substance abuse treatment
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
  • Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances
  • Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently
  • Bilingual (Spanish proficient) a plus

Responsibilities

  • Assist in supervising residents with daily living activities and house management to maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment
  • Assist residents to establish and achieve individualized goals
  • Ensure safety of residents at all times
  • Update and maintain accurate documents on residents’ progress and possible need for professional services
  • Collect random samples for drug testing
  • Identify and provide conflict resolution between clients if needed
  • Complete all CPR, medication and sensitivity training
  • Learn and understand health and safety standards, regulations, policies and procedures and comply with them
  • Model positive and appropriate behaviors for residents
  • Participate in staff meetings as required
  • Maintains confidentiality of residents
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Substance Abuse TreatmentRelapse PreventionCrisis InterventionConflict ResolutionCPRDrug TestingLife Skills EducationHouse ManagementParental Support

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the hourly rate for the Residential Assistant position?

The base hourly rate is $17.10, with an additional $1.50 per hour added for bilingual Spanish proficiency.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This is an on-site position supporting the A Place to Call Home Program in Gloucester County, New Jersey, involving direct supervision and monitoring of residents.

What are the key requirements for the Residential Assistant role?

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred or an Associate degree with experience in substance abuse treatment; must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable record; ability to exercise independent thinking, good judgment, analyze work, set goals, and manage time effectively. Bilingual skills in Spanish are a plus.

What benefits does Acenda offer to Residential Assistants?

Benefits include health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family, 401(k) with up to 5% employer match, generous time-off, flexible spending accounts, and year-end performance bonuses.

What makes a strong candidate for the Residential Assistant position?

Strong candidates have a Bachelor’s or Associate degree with substance abuse treatment experience, a valid driver’s license, bilingual Spanish skills, and the ability to model positive behaviors while providing crisis intervention and skill-building support.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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