Program Aide - Gateways - Overnight at CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CHEMUNG/SCHUYLER

City of Elmira, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Resident Monitoring, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Medication Management, Rehabilitative Care, Incident Reporting, Basic Cleaning, Patient Safety, Human Services, Communication

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description We are Hiring! Job Posting: Program Aide- Overnight Location: Elmira, NY Department: Gateways Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time Schedule: Varying Days, 10 pm-6am Salary: $19.00/hr. General Description The residential overnight workers provide continuous monitoring of residents throughout the night to ensure their safety, including basic cleaning ensuring overall cleanliness of the facility. In the event residents awake during the night, the overnight staff will address any issues they may have and provide necessary assistance. Position may be full time or part time. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Monitors the residents during overnight hours; completing room checks every two hours. Provides a home-like atmosphere where residents can stabilize their psychiatric illness and continue to learn how to best utilize the skills necessary to function in the community, ie; daily living skills, med management, socialization, etc. Focuses on rehabilitative care, ensure services are consistent with the individuals’ desires, tolerance, and capacity to participate in such services. Provides direction and support to residents by assisting with crisis situations as they arise. Completes all necessary documentation and incident reporting, related to crisis situations. Documents progress notes pertaining to significant events involving residents, resident’s medications, or staff’s interaction with residents. Implements and follows the Community Residence’s medication policy and procedures. Completes shift logs and ensures overnight assignment sheet activities are completed by the end of each shift. Provides basic cleaning of general living areas and bathrooms, empties trash, loads and unloads dishwasher, completes laundry, etc. Removes food items from freezer needed for next day’s meal preparation, accounts for all sharp knives and utensils locked in staff office and check thermostats in freezer and refrigerators, logging the temperatures nightly. If working Tuesday or Saturday overnights, counts and records all medications locked in staff office. Completes other duties as assigned. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory directions and perform other related duties as required. Requirements Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Credentials: Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle Experience: Two years of experience in human services Relevant years of experience and education will be considered Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific abilities required by this job include; Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment, including motor vehicle. Stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach. Climb up or down stairs. Able to reach above or below shoulders. Occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Sitting at a desk or in a vehicle for long periods of time to perform certain job functions. Be able to read, write, and interpret written documents. Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law. 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 Join us and help make a positive impact on our community! ***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/Vet

Responsibilities

Provide continuous overnight monitoring and support for residents to ensure their safety and stability in a residential psychiatric setting. Perform essential facility maintenance, including cleaning and medication logging, while documenting resident progress and incidents.