Resident Assistant at Marillac (per diem)

St Catherine s Center for Children • Albany, NY

120d • $18 - $23

About The Position

The Resident Assistant serves to ensure a safe, secure, healthy, clean, and positive environment for families as they make their transition from homelessness through after care. This position assists families in service plan implementation by obtaining and providing feedback regarding their progress toward service plan goals. Maintains respect, support, care, and a family atmosphere for residents of the facility and fellow staff members.

Requirements

• High School diploma / GED Equivalent, required.
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within 90 days from date of hire, required.
• Local travel is required; A current Clean & Valid New York State Driver’s License (actively licensed at least one year) - is required.
• Ability to work with clients with mental health issues, substance abuse and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of community resources is beneficial.
• Previous experience working in a human services agency is a plus!
• Proficiency in computer applications: Microsoft Office & Google Business Workspace Suite; and use Secure Internet practices.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; Capable of building strong working relationships with regulatory bodies.
• Self-motivated and engaged, with a strong attention to detail; Excellent writing aptitude.
• A compassionate, warm and caring mindset; Capable of exhibiting empathy for those in crisis.
• Capacity and openness to work with populations from culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Qualities of positivity, flexibility and adaptability; Integrity, proven reliability and dependability.
• Capable of exercising ethical, independent judgment and discretion, and handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a human services agency is a plus!
• Knowledge of community resources is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Meets regularly with families to assist with service plan goals, offering education and instruction on daily living skills; Empowering residents to identify better choices in their daily lives.
• Ensures a safe, secure and healthy environment for all residents.
• Performs routine and ad hoc documentation, using critical incident reports, intake information forms, progress notes in case files, logs, etc.
• Assists with orderly transition of families, from intake through discharge.
• Intervenes in crisis situations and assists with conflict resolution, as needed, by providing mediation and facilitating communication.
• Participates in professional development programming.
• Transport clients in agency vehicles to various destinations throughout the Capital Region, based on families’ needs.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Additional position-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
• Health Insurance options: Medical, Dental and Vision for full-time & part-time employees
• $600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit
• Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays!
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus
• Pension Plan with Generous Agency Contribution
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance – Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee
• Paid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Travel/ Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
• The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment
• Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees