Night Assistant

Overview And Responsibilities

• Provides a comfortable and safe environment for program clients at night.
• Works with Shelter Manager to support client treatment and success.
• Maintains supervision of residents and enforces program rules and policies at night.
• Serves dinner to shelter residents.
• Keeps nightly log and incident reports to inform Manager of significant events.
• Provides crisis intervention and contacts emergency services when necessary.
• Washes linens of vacated beds, towels each night, and monitors personal care items.
• Respects client confidentiality.
• Works with case managers and other night assistants as a team.
• Respects and is responsible for agency policy regarding work hours, building security and all written personnel standards.
• Ensures the trauma-informed care model in all interactions with clients and staff from other SPC programs.
• Finds replacement for shift in the event of unexpected absence due to sickness or emergency.

Knowledge And Experience Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification is required.

Skills And Competencies Required

• Understanding of mental illness and substance use issues.
• Willingness to learn and gain more experience in the above areas.
• Ability to calmly handle difficult situations or people with respect and dignity.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to workplace changes.
• Ability to stay awake during overnight shifts.
• Comfort and familiarity with SPC client population.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Genuine interest in clients and staff.

Resources For Which Accountable

None

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Patrick Center does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. St. Patrick Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A.

Our Mission

To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence. Transforming lives and working to create a community where everyone has access to sustainable housing, employment, and healthcare.