Residential Support Staff- Evenings/Nights at THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc

City of Watertown, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Supervision, Confidentiality, Ethical Standards, Guidance, Encouragement, Support, Medication Oversight, Crisis Response, Policy Adherence

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Schedule Shifts are typically between 2:30pm-11pm SUMMARY We are seeking Residential Support Staff to foster a safe, structured, and supportive living environment for individuals with diverse persistent mental health diagnoses (Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder, OCD, etc.). This role entails supervising daily activities, overseeing meal preparation and household responsibilities, and assisting residents in developing independent living skills. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting regular house and bed checks, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and ethical standards, and providing guidance, encouragement, and support to residents. Additionally, this position involves overseeing medication self-administration, coordinating transportation for residents, responding effectively to medical and crisis situations, and ensuring adherence to program policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a commitment to resident well-being, and the ability to collaborate within a team-oriented environment. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Preferred: Experience and/or training in the mental health field with developmentally delayed, geriatric and co-occurring disorder clients. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Required: Must maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Must obtain/maintain current certification and/or training in CPR and First Aid, and any other areas specified by state law and agency regulation.

Responsibilities

The primary duties involve fostering a safe, structured, and supportive living environment for residents with persistent mental health diagnoses by supervising daily activities and assisting with independent living skills development. Key tasks include conducting checks, overseeing medication self-administration, coordinating transportation, and responding effectively to medical or crisis situations.