Residential Assistant - Third Shift

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland • Parma, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Residential Assistants work as part of a treatment team to facilitate daily living activities in support of clients' recovery journey and work to ensure clients' safety. Residential Assistants work to ensure clients' safety and model and promote positive recovery behaviors. May provide transportation to appointments or 12-step meetings. STNAs are welcome—your caregiving experience is valued! Residential Assistants model and promote positive recovery behaviors. May provide transportation to appointments using company vehicle.

Requirements

• Combination of experience and education normally represented by a High School Diploma or equivalent with one year's experience in chemical dependency treatment program.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License, provide copy of driver’s license, and are subject to a Moving Vehicle Report (MVR) check through the Department of Motor Vehicles annually. Any MVR grade of “unacceptable” is not permitted to operate a personal/company vehicle on behalf of Catholic Charities.
• Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
• Must have good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to take direction well and respectfully respond to the needs of others.
• Must have good computer skills and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office.
• Must be flexible and willing to be a team player in assisting program implementation (including shift coverage).
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check

Nice To Haves

• STNAs are welcome—your caregiving experience is valued!
• Experience working with a team of professional staff desirable.

Responsibilities

• Help clients in their journey through recovery. You are a positive role model with a caring attitude and a strong belief that people can change.
• Have a servant's heart and empathetic spirit. You have the ability to see the best in each person and are able to maintain a cool head in tense situations. You can maintain a safe environment that promotes recovery and can use problem-solving skills to maintain professional and respectful boundaries.
• Accompany clients through recovery activities. You will interact with clients in a variety of ways throughout their day - from meals to free time, recreation, pro-social activities, transportation to appointments, and 12-step meetings in company vehicles.

Benefits

• Health Insurance starting your first day
• 401k plan including employer match
• Competitive Time Off Benefits
• Starting hourly rate of $20/hour and $1/hour shift differential for hours worked Midnight – 9:30 am

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED