RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATE- Per Diem

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services•Rochester, NY

About The Position

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) is hiring a per diem Residential Associate for an all-male residence. Under general supervision, the Residential Associate helps provide residents with a safe, therapeutic, and trauma-informed environment. The role includes supporting medication management, recreation, facility operations, and other residential activities. The employee maintains confidentiality and ethical standards required by NYS OASAS and other relevant governing bodies and supports collaborative communication among program staff. The position requires completion of L2 certification. Employees document observations and services in electronic client records, follow agency and regulatory standards, participate in relevant meetings and trainings, and pursue development of professional competencies. Employment offers a salary of $19.25–$19.75, with a $0.75 increase upon medication certification. Any offer is contingent on successfully completing a background check.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Valid and clean New York State driver’s license.
Two years of experience in human services, crisis intervention, a residential setting, or emergency services.
A relevant combination of education and experience will be considered.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequently sitting, talking, hearing, standing, walking, typing, and performing light lifting.
Successful completion of a background check is required for an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of issues affecting homeless clients.
Experience with conflict resolution techniques.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents to maintain a safe therapeutic environment, make hourly visual contact, and document observations.
Support residents’ comprehensive plans for admission, ongoing treatment, and discharge or transfer.
Implement recreational activities and cover non-clinical psychoeducational groups as needed.
Observe peer-led activities and provide transportation when needed.
Conduct room and personal-belonging searches to maintain safety.
Conduct scheduled or random urine toxicology screens while following universal precautions.
Provide conflict management to residents as needed.
Supervise clients’ meal preparation to ensure sanitation, safety, and nutritional standards.
Complete required L2 certification.
Maintain facility cleanliness, assign chores and cleanup tasks, and follow up on their completion.
Share relevant information with incoming employees during shift exchanges and conduct visible rounds at the beginning and end of shifts.
Carry out emergency procedures, promptly notify the Residence Manager of emergencies, conduct monthly fire drills, and engage the security system.
Provide medication observation and monitoring under established protocols when LPN coverage is absent.
Complete and maintain 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 and 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 and follow appropriate supervisory directions.