Community Living Staff 1/2

About the role

Seneca Square, a DePaul Community Residence-Single Room Occupancy (CR-SRO) Program, is hiring a part-time Community Living Staff for the overnight shift. The Community Living Staff works as an effective member of the team assisting each resident with carrying out their service plan goals and objectives in a person-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching, monitoring, and recovery-oriented supports in accordance with OMH 595, including: Assertiveness/Self-Advocacy Training, Community Integration/Resource Development, Daily Living Skills, Health Services, Medication Management/Training, Parenting Training, Rehabilitative Counseling, Skill Development, Socialization, Substance Abuse Services, Symptom Management.
• Assist the Medication Coordinator with supervising resident medications in accordance with physician’s orders, agency policy, and NYS Office of Mental Health regulations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in resident medication records.
• Communicate relevant information regarding a resident’s mental and physical status to the Residential Services Coordinator, the Supervisor on site, or directly to the provider when needed.
• Complete basic documentation in the resident file regarding psychiatric concerns, medical concerns, progress, or anything else deemed significant.
• Ensure daily tasks and assignments are completed as directed by the Residential Services Coordinator or Supervisor on site, including assisting with preparation of resident rooms prior to admission, orientation of new residents, and discharge/transfer assistance.
• Complete rounds at least four times per shift to monitor the program and intervene when necessary to settle potential problems or disputes between residents; update daily census check if needed.
• Work with overnight security to ensure safety and well-being of residents (observation of building and grounds, enforcing visitor hours, ensuring doors are locked at 9:00 pm each night, restricting unwanted visitors, monitoring security cameras).
• Share information with supervisor or administrative staff regarding problems or concerns that occur during the shift.
• Work with and help residents maintain the upkeep of their personal rooms.
• Coordinate and participate in residents’ recreational activities.
• Respect and maintain resident confidentiality and demonstrate a caring, positive attitude toward all residents, staff, family members, guests, and service providers (per respect policy).
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by the agency.
• Work as a member of the residential team for each resident and give relevant input for treatment team meetings and Continued Stay Reviews.
• Provide safe transporting of residents when needed.
• Perform any other duties necessary for the effective operation of the program.

Qualifications

• CLS 1
  • Minimum of High School diploma or GED and ability to demonstrate verbal and written skills necessary to carry out services for the success of the program.
  • At least one year of experience in a residential setting working with people in various stages of recovery from mental illness preferred.
  • Valid New York State driver’s license that meets qualifications set by agency’s clean driver record policy preferred.
  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• CLS 2
  • Same requirements as CLS 1, plus:
  • Valid New York State driver’s license that meets qualifications set by agency’s clean driver record policy required.

Pay

• CLS 1: $21.00 – $21.30 per hour
• CLS 2: $21.25 – $21.55 per hour

Benefits

• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Recognition Program
• Employee Discount Program

Schedule

Part-time, overnight shift.