About the Role
Under general supervision, provide a safe, therapeutic environment for residents through medication management, recreation, and facility management. Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards, support staff communication, and ensure a trauma-informed care environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor residents to ensure a safe therapeutic environment.
- Cover nonclinical psychoeducational groups as needed.
- Observe peer-led activities.
- Provide transportation when needed.
- Conduct room and personal belonging searches to ensure safety.
- Conduct urine toxicology screens while practicing universal precautions.
- Provide conflict management to residents.
- Supervise meal preparation by clients to ensure sanitation, safety, and nutritional standards.
- Maintain facility cleanliness, including assigning chores and follow-up.
- Debrief relevant information during shift exchange and conduct visible rounds.
- Carry out emergency procedures and notify the Residence Manager of emergencies.
- Conduct monthly fire drills.
- Engage security system.
- Provide medication observation and monitoring in the absence of LPN coverage.
- Complete and maintain all necessary documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
- Enter shift notes into the electronic client record database.
- Complete group notes by the end of each shift.
- Complete incident reports for unusual incidents or situations.
- Support the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Plan, including Core Competency initiatives.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
- Associate’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
- Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License.
- Two years of experience in the human services field, crisis intervention, residential setting, or emergency services.
- Knowledge of homeless client issues preferred.
- Experience with conflict resolution techniques preferred.
- A relevant combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
- All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program.
- Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Skills
- Medication management
- Conflict resolution
- Trauma-informed care
- Documentation
- Communication
Location
- NYS
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Two years of experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $19.25-19.75 (.75 increase upon Med Certification)
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 403b retirement plan
- Generous time off package
- Work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Intrinsic reward of making a difference
About the Company
- Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) has been serving our community for over 100 years.
- We walk with people when they are at their most vulnerable as they journey toward independence to reach their full human potential.
- We proudly serve and employ people from all backgrounds and experiences.
- Be a part of something truly special.
Equal Opportunity
- Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet
