Residential Associate - Part Time Night Shift

About the position

The Residential Associate provides services and supports for clients that help the residents develop appropriate skills to increase or maintain their level of functioning. These services may include mental health services, rehabilitation services, social services, personal services, medical, dental and other health care services, educational services, financial management services, legal services, vocational services, transportation, recreational and leisure activities, and other services required to meet a resident’s needs as defined in the guidelines of their personal care plan. This person works directly with residents to promote recovery.

Responsibilities

• Follow & reference the policies and procedures, mission, and values of CCS.
• Demonstrate leadership and independent judgment skills.
• Manage time efficiently and effectively.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Follow & reference OARs.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and protect client confidentiality while in the community.
• Demonstrate alignment with the philosophy of collaborative problem solving.
• Actively supervise and interact with clients both in the community and within the facility.
• Orient, train, and supervise residents to perform properly, safety, and independently.
• Provide services and support to the clients according to their individual service plan.
• Demonstrate active listening and empathy skills.
• Transport clients to and from appointments and activities.
• Administer prescribed medications, following physician orders.
• Assist clients in making and keeping medical appointments and filling prescriptions.
• Demonstrate understanding of group dynamics and effectively intervene when necessary.
• Assist clients with food purchases, preparation, and clean up.
• Assist clients with housekeeping tasks and maintaining cleanliness of the home.
• Provide direct skills training and coaching within skill areas.
• Report any suspected violations of client’s rights or abuse.
• Transfer residents to and from wheelchairs, beds, chairs, toilets, etc.
• Participate in the inventory, ordering and/or purchasing of client program supplies.
• Effectively assess and manage crisis situations.
• Demonstrate effective verbal intervention skills in de-escalating clients.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and safe conditions.
• Observe clients for changes in behavior and report these changes.
• Document critical incidents using Incident Reports.
• Document PCS notes/contact log/ADL sheet on residents’ daily activities.
• Conduct/Facilitate appropriate groups oriented to treatment needs.
• Perform all work tasks in a proper and safe manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a criminal history background check.
• Current driver's license.
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal formats.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• 6% initial 401K match.
• Potential for tuition reimbursement.
• Generous paid vacation, floating holiday, community service day, mental health days, paid holidays.
• Student loan forgiveness (NHSC & Public Service).
• Paid licensure supervision.
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Benefits.