RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATE- FT OVN
About The Position
Catholic Charities Family and Community Services is hiring a full-time Residential Associate for an all-male residence. The role works awake overnight shifts Monday through Friday, 12 a.m.–8 a.m. Under general supervision, the associate helps provide residents with a safe, therapeutic, and trauma-informed environment through medication monitoring, recreation, facility management, and other residential activities. The role requires maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards, collaborating with program staff, and supporting residents’ treatment and discharge plans. The position pays $19.25–$19.75, depending on experience, with a $0.75 increase upon medication certification. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with a valid, clean New York State driver’s license. Experience with substance use disorder clients and/or mental health services and Spanish bilingual skills are preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. Offers are contingent on successfully completing a background check.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Valid and clean New York State driver’s license.
- Must successfully complete a background check as a condition of employment.
- Must be able to perform the described essential functions, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with substance use disorder clients and/or in mental health services.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
- Medication certification, which is associated with a $0.75 pay increase.
Responsibilities
- Monitor residents to maintain a safe therapeutic environment, including making and documenting hourly visual checks.
- Monitor and support residents’ comprehensive plans for admission, ongoing treatment, and discharge or transfer.
- Implement recreational activities, cover non-clinical psychoeducational groups as needed, and observe peer-led activities.
- Provide transportation when needed.
- Conduct room and personal belongings searches and scheduled or random urine toxicology screens while using universal precautions.
- Provide conflict management to residents as needed.
- Supervise residents’ 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 completion.
- Debrief relevant information to incoming employees during shift exchanges and conduct visible rounds at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Carry out emergency procedures, immediately notify the Residence Manager of emergencies, conduct monthly fire drills, and engage the security system.
- Provide medication observation and monitoring according to established protocols when LPN coverage is absent.
- Complete required documentation in compliance 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 pursue professional development 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 direction.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and 403(b) retirement plan.
- Generous time off package and work-life balance.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Supportive and collaborative environment.
- Opportunities for growth and development.
- Intrinsic reward of making a difference in people’s lives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
