Medication Observer (Part-time, Afternoons/Evenings)

  • Part-time

Company Description

Park Avenue Center is a 2018 StarTribune Top Work Place.

Our mission is to empower people to improve their lives. We believe and live by our core values of:

Clients First - Own It - Believe It - Get Better - Got Your Back

Park Avenue Center provides evidence based gender specific drug and alcohol treatment in south Minneapolis, Minnesota. First established in 1979, Park Avenue Center is a community-based program that proudly serves Minnesota’s less fortunate individuals in beautiful settings. Using evidence-based best practices, we have maintained a reputation for the highest quality of services at extremely low rates. Clients we serve typically struggle with multiple barriers including mental illness, homelessness, financial problems, legal issues, and an overall lack of emotional support. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, our staff includes Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Licensed Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and a consulting Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is qualified to prescribe medications. Our robust Mental Health Team allows us to help clients address their various needs. We take pride in the quality of our services and the magnificent environment we have created. As a result, we are able to live our mission!

 

Job Description

Medication Observers assist clients with receiving their medications throughout the course of the day. Important qualities: dependability, great client service, detail oriented, solid computer skills, very organized. 

Training and certification will be paid for and provided to the selected candidate. 

Qualifications

  1. At the time of hire, must be free of chemical use problems for at least one year immediately preceding and sign a statement attesting to that fact.
  2. Must meet the Staff Training requirements in the Park Avenue Center’s Observation of Self-Administration of Medications policy.
  3. Must be able to maintain positive public relations with the community at large.
  4. Must possess good verbal skills and present a positive professional image.
  5. Must pass a background check through the MN Department of Human Services.

Additional Information

This is a part-time position, 20-25 hours per week with shifts from noon-5pm Monday-Friday and e/o weekend.  Hourly wage is $12.00.

Park Avenue Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.