Aide, Staff

Archdiocese of St. Louis•St. Louis, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, through its service line St. Patrick Center, is hiring a Night Assistant for its Emergency Housing program. This role requires exceptional interpersonal skills for engagement. The Night Assistant will assist in implementing the care of all clients/residents in compliance with treatment and program goals and will direct phone calls in a timely and professional manner. This is a part-time position with no benefits, working no more than 19 hours per week. Weekend availability is preferred, and overnight shift availability is required. The pay is $18.50 per hour.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Current proof of CPR and First Aid training.
Understanding of mental illness and substance use issues.
Willingness to learn and gain more experience in the above areas.
Ability to calmly handle difficult situations or people with respect and dignity.
Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to workplace changes.
Ability to stay awake during overnight shifts.
Comfort and familiarity with SPC client population.
Excellent communication skills.
Genuine interest in clients and staff.

Responsibilities

Provides a comfortable and safe environment for program clients at night.
Works with Shelter Manager to support client treatment and success.
Monitors activities of residents and enforce program rules and policies at night.
Serves dinner to shelter residents.
Keeps nightly log and incident reports to inform Manager of significant events.
Provides crisis intervention and contacts emergency services when necessary.
Washes linens of vacant beds, towels each night, and monitors personal care items.
Respects client confidentiality.
Works with case managers and other night assistants as a team.
Respect and is responsible for agency policy regarding work hours, building security and all written personnel standards.
Ensures the trauma-informed care model in all interactions with clients and staff from other SPC programs.
Find replacement for shifts in the event of unexpected absence due to sickness or emergency.
Other duties as assigned.