Residential Associate- Lpt

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services•Rochester, NY

2d•$19 - $20

About The Position

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services is hiring a Residential Associate for an all-male residence. Under general supervision, the Residential Associate provides residents with a safe, therapeutic, and trauma-informed environment. The role includes medication observation and monitoring when LPN coverage is unavailable, supporting recreation and residential activities, maintaining the facility, and completing required documentation. The position follows agency communication protocols and maintains confidentiality and ethical standards established by NYS OASAS and other relevant governing bodies. This is a limited part-time position scheduled Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (awake overnight). Compensation is $19.25–$19.75 per hour, with a $0.75 increase upon medication certification. An employment offer is contingent on successful completion of 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 described physical demands, including frequently sitting, talking, hearing, standing, walking, using hands to type, and performing light lifting.
Ability to meet vision requirements including close vision, distance vision, and adjusting focus.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Monitor residents to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
Cover nonclinical psychoeducational groups as needed and observe peer-led activities.
Provide transportation when needed.
Conduct room and personal belongings searches to maintain the safety of the environment and program participants.
Conduct scheduled or, when needed, random urine toxicology screens while practicing universal precautions.
Provide conflict management to residents as needed.
Supervise clients preparing meals to ensure sanitation, safety, and nutritional standards are met.
Complete L2 certification.
Maintain facility cleanliness, assign chores and cleanup tasks, and follow up on their completion.
Debrief relevant information to incoming employees during shift exchanges and conduct visible rounds to account for residents and check safety at the beginning and end of each shift.
Carry out emergency procedures to protect residents and staff and immediately notify the Residence Manager of emergency situations.
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.
Enter shift notes into the electronic client record database for each scheduled shift.
Complete group notes in the electronic client record database by the end of each shift.
Complete incident reports for unusual incidents or situations as needed.
Support the agency’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and core competency initiatives.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, and the agency’s corporate compliance and ethics program.