Full, Part time, and per diem positions available!!

Catholic Charities of Oneida/Madison County operates NYS certified Community Residence programs for individuals recovering from Mental Illness and Substance Abuse, including co-occurring disorders.

Programs are available to any individual who meets specific program eligibility guidelines and is at least 18 years of age. Our staff are highly trained and provide support and supervision to residents with mental health and/or substance abuse needs in a 24 hour, 7 days a week staffed Community Residence setting.

We are looking for candidates with strong interpersonal skills and the willingness to be trained in writing service plans and progress notes in accordance with OMH/OASAS guidelines.

Candidates must be 21 year's old and have a valid NYS driver's license with 4 points or less.

I. QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education

1. Formal educational requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent. 2. A combination of education and experience equal to a two-year degree in MRDD or MH.

B. Experience

1. A minimum of one-year experience preferred.

C. Skills

1. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain in a professional manner relationship with clientele, personnel within and outside the Agency.

2. Demonstrated ability in household maintenance, (i.e. cooking, cleaning, etc.) and daily living skills.

3. New York State Driver’s License to be used commensurate with program needs. 4. Must demonstrate those general skills and personality traits deemed necessary to successfully meet the demands of the position.

II. RESPONSIBLE TO A. Residence Manager

III. MAJOR FUNCTIONS

A. Administrative

1. Required to follow all Agency policies and procedures, using the Policy and Procedures manual as a reference.

2. Required to understand and abide by those laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that are applicable to the program/service, which you are providing.

3. Required to report any known or suspected violation of laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to programs/services of the agency.

4. Required to maintain accurate statistical records and files on program participants and activities, including but not limited to: individual client records, billing records, medication records, daily log, expense sheets, purchase orders, petty cash, client funds, mileage records, and menus.

5. Maintain accurate statistical records and files on program participants and activities, including daily log, expense sheets, mileage records, menus, etc.

B. Client/Program Related

1. Be available on a twenty-four (24) hour basis for residents and staff and provide crisis counseling, as necessary.

2. Provide individual, family and crisis counseling, where necessary, in order to help residents modify attitudes and patterns of behavior and to better understand personal, familiar, and social problems.

3. Attend psychiatric consultant in-service staffing, as necessary.

4. Provide a stable home environment with consistent routines and expectations for residents, and serve as a role model in teaching acceptable living and coping skills. To provide resident with support, nurturance and structure.

5. Insure that all physical and emotional needs of the residents are met including adequate clothing, good nutrition and medical needs.

6. Supervise and participate in housekeeping.

7. Involved in treatment plans of residents with social worker, manager, and resident.

8. Be responsible for discharge planning of clients in context of treatment plans.

9. Medication management.

10. Assist in individual bathing and personal hygiene.

11. Assist (actively) in laundry.

12. Plan and implement specific learning skills with residents.

13. Follow-up service to clients leaving the program to facilitate transition between program levels and independent living.

14. Planning, implementation and supervision of social and recreational activities.

15. Behavioral intervention.

16. Case Management.

C. Catholic Charities Agency and Community Related

1. Attend staff meetings on a regular basis.

2. Participate in service training sessions, workshops, and/or conference within Catholic Charities and the larger community, as necessary.

3. Perform other duties within the organization, as directed.

Full time, part time and Per diem shifts available at locations in both Utica and Rome, NY. Ability to work varied hours such as, 4pm - midnight and midnight to 8am shifts is important for interested candidates.

Per diem: $16.25 per hour

SIGN ON BONUS!

Full Time: $1200

Part Time: $600

Work Remotely

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, nationality or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.03 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

How many years of Human Services experience do you have?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

NYS Drivers License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

Night Shift (Preferred)
Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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