Residential Associate- FT Eve

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services•Rochester, NY

About The Position

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) is hiring a full-time Residential Associate for an all-male residence. Under general supervision, the associate helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for residents through medication monitoring, recreation, facility management, and other residential activities. The role supports residents’ admission, treatment, and discharge plans; promotes trauma-informed care; and maintains confidentiality and ethical standards in accordance with NYS OASAS and other relevant governing bodies. The associate also collaborates with program staff and completes documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to midnight. The stated salary is $19.25–$19.75, depending on experience, with a $0.75 increase upon medication certification. An employment offer is contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED is preferred.
Valid and clean New York State driver’s license.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Must complete L2 certification.
Must successfully complete a background check as a condition of an employment offer.
Must be able to frequently sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type, and perform light lifting; close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus are required.
Must comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards, and the agency’s corporate compliance and ethics program.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with clients with substance use disorders and/or in mental health services.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents and make and document hourly visual contacts to maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
Monitor and support residents’ comprehensive admission, ongoing treatment, and discharge or transfer plans.
Implement recreation activities developed by the vocational specialist or residential team; cover non-clinical psychoeducational groups as needed; and observe peer-led activities.
Provide transportation when needed.
Conduct room and personal-belonging searches to support the safety of residents and the environment.
Conduct scheduled or random urine toxicology screens while practicing universal precautions.
Provide conflict management to residents as needed.
Supervise residents’ meal preparation to ensure sanitation, safety, and nutritional standards are met.
Complete required L2 certification.
Maintain facility cleanliness, assign chores and cleanup tasks, and follow up to ensure tasks are completed satisfactorily.
Communicate relevant information to incoming employees during shift exchange and conduct visible rounds at the beginning and end of shifts to account for residents and check the environment.
Carry out emergency procedures to protect residents and staff, notify the Residence Manager immediately of emergencies, conduct monthly fire drills, and engage the security system.
Provide medication observation and monitoring using established protocols when LPN coverage is absent.
Complete and maintain required documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards, including shift notes, group notes, and incident reports in the electronic client record database.
Participate in relevant agency meetings and trainings.
Develop professional competencies through reading, supervision, in-service training, conferences, and workshops.
Support the agency’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and core competency initiatives.
Perform other related duties as assigned.