Part-Time Residential Aide (Overnight)

Job Overview
We are seeking two compassionate and dedicated Part-Time Overnight Residential Aides to provide high-quality care and support to residents in a long-term substance use treatment facility. The Residential Aide supervises clients, assists with daily living activities, and maintains a safe and structured environment at Reality House. Key responsibilities involve monitoring clients' well-being and behavior, assisting with medication as needed, and handling crisis situations. They also perform administrative tasks like record-keeping, managing supplies, and participating in staff meetings.  One position will be for Saturday - Tuesday, the second position will be for Friday - Monday.

Core responsibilities

• Client supervision: Monitor client whereabouts, activities, and general well-being to ensure safety and compliance with program rules.
• Daily living assistance: Help residents with daily routines.
• Medication monitoring: Ensure residents take their prescribed medication correctly and assist with self-administration when needed.
• Crisis intervention: Provide direct support and intervention during a crisis, and report incidents to supervisors following RHI policy & procedures and OASAS guidelines.
• Documentation: Maintain logs of resident activities, behaviors, and health status. This includes completing intake paperwork and incident reports.
• Facility maintenance: Conduct house rounds, ensure the facility is clean and orderly, and manage supplies like food and cleaning agents.
• Administrative tasks: Answer phones, greet visitors, prepare toxicology requisitions, and handle various paperwork as required.
• Support groups and activities: Encourage residents to participate in and assist with educational or recreational groups and activities. 
• Other tasks as assigned

Essential skills and qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations, including crisis intervention.
• Maturity, reliability, and compassion.
• Physical and emotional resilience to handle complex or emotional situations.
• Prior experience in a shelter, healthcare, or related social services setting is often preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person