Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester
RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATE I
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Rochester, New York, United States
Job Title
Residential Associate
Location Rochester, NY or Newark, NY
Department Restart Residential
Employment Type Full-time
Schedule Friday to Tuesday, 4pm-12am
Salary $19.25 - $19.75 per hour, $0.75 increase upon Medical Certification
General Description Under general supervision, provide a safe, therapeutic environment for residents through medication management, recreation, and facility management, in addition to other residential activities for clients. Maintains confidentiality and ethical standards as identified by the NYS OASAS and other relevant governing bodies. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff, adhering to established agency communication protocols and is responsible for ensuring a trauma‑informed care environment.
Key Responsibilities
Monitors residents to assure a safe therapeutic environment.
Cover nonclinical psychoeducational groups as needed.
Observe peer‑led activities.
Provide transportation when needed.
Conduct room and personal belonging searches to ensure safety.
Conduct urine toxicology screens as scheduled or randomly while practicing universal precautions.
Provide conflict management to residents as needed.
Supervise preparation of meals by clients to assure sanitation, safety & nutritional standards are met; required to complete L2 certification.
Maintain cleanliness of facility, assign chores, cleanup tasks and follow up to ensure satisfactory completion.
Debrief relevant information to incoming employees during shift exchange; conduct visible rounds to ensure all residents are accounted for and the environment is safe at beginning and end of each shift.
Carry out emergency procedures to ensure safety of residents and staff when required; notify Residence Manager of any emergency immediately.
Conduct monthly fire drills.
Engage security system.
Provide medication observation and monitoring utilizing established protocols in absence of LPN coverage.
Complete and maintain all necessary documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
Enter shift notes into electronic client record database per each scheduled shift.
Complete group notes into electronic client record database by end of each shift.
Complete incident reports documenting any unusual incidents or situations as needed.
Demonstrate awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan; support Core Competency initiatives.
Requirements
Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License.
Two years of experience in the human services field, crisis intervention, residential setting, or emergency services.
Knowledge of homeless client issues preferred.
Experience with conflict resolution techniques preferred.
A relevant combination of education and experience will be considered.
Top Benefits and Perks
Competitive salary and 403b 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 truly making a difference in people's lives.
Equal Opportunity Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Veteran.
Seniority level Entry level
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Location Rochester, NY or Newark, NY
Department Restart Residential
Employment Type Full-time
Schedule Friday to Tuesday, 4pm-12am
Salary $19.25 - $19.75 per hour, $0.75 increase upon Medical Certification
General Description Under general supervision, provide a safe, therapeutic environment for residents through medication management, recreation, and facility management, in addition to other residential activities for clients. Maintains confidentiality and ethical standards as identified by the NYS OASAS and other relevant governing bodies. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff, adhering to established agency communication protocols and is responsible for ensuring a trauma‑informed care environment.
Key Responsibilities
Monitors residents to assure a safe therapeutic environment.
Cover nonclinical psychoeducational groups as needed.
Observe peer‑led activities.
Provide transportation when needed.
Conduct room and personal belonging searches to ensure safety.
Conduct urine toxicology screens as scheduled or randomly while practicing universal precautions.
Provide conflict management to residents as needed.
Supervise preparation of meals by clients to assure sanitation, safety & nutritional standards are met; required to complete L2 certification.
Maintain cleanliness of facility, assign chores, cleanup tasks and follow up to ensure satisfactory completion.
Debrief relevant information to incoming employees during shift exchange; conduct visible rounds to ensure all residents are accounted for and the environment is safe at beginning and end of each shift.
Carry out emergency procedures to ensure safety of residents and staff when required; notify Residence Manager of any emergency immediately.
Conduct monthly fire drills.
Engage security system.
Provide medication observation and monitoring utilizing established protocols in absence of LPN coverage.
Complete and maintain all necessary documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
Enter shift notes into electronic client record database per each scheduled shift.
Complete group notes into electronic client record database by end of each shift.
Complete incident reports documenting any unusual incidents or situations as needed.
Demonstrate awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan; support Core Competency initiatives.
Requirements
Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License.
Two years of experience in the human services field, crisis intervention, residential setting, or emergency services.
Knowledge of homeless client issues preferred.
Experience with conflict resolution techniques preferred.
A relevant combination of education and experience will be considered.
Top Benefits and Perks
Competitive salary and 403b 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 truly making a difference in people's lives.
Equal Opportunity Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Veteran.
Seniority level Entry level
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