Community Living Staff 2 (CLS 2)

DePaul; Lively; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a community residence where you can make a real impact on residents' lives! As a Community Living Staff, you'll play a crucial role in supporting individuals in their recovery journey. Your responsibilities will include providing essential teaching and monitoring services, assisting with medication management, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. This position offers a supportive work culture that values diversity and professional growth. With competitive wages and excellent benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute positively to the community while advancing your career in a fulfilling role.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Generous PTO & Paid Holidays

403B Employer Match

Employee Discount Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience in a residential setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and recovery-oriented supports for residents.
• Assist with medication supervision and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate recreational activities and ensure resident safety.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Teaching Skills

Monitoring Skills

Recovery-Oriented Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Medication Management Systems

Job description

Overview

Parkside Square, a DePaul Community Residence-Single Room Occupancy (CR-SRO) Program, is now hiring a full-time Community Living Staff to join the team for the day shift! Community Living Staff 2 works as an effective member of the team with regard to assisting each resident with carrying out his or her service plan goals and objectives in a person-centered approach. The pay rate for this position is $20.25-$20.55/hour.

Why work for DePaul?

• Make a positive difference in someone's life
• Supportive work environment
• We value diversity
• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• Excellent benefits and competitive wages

Responsibilities

1. Provide teaching, monitoring, and recovery-oriented supports in accordance with OMH 595 including the following rehabilitative services: Assertiveness / Self-Advocacy Training, Community Integration / Resource Development, Daily Living Skills, Health Services, Medication Management / Training, Parenting Training, Rehabilitative Counseling, Skill Development, Socialization, Substance Abuse Services, Symptom Management.
2. Assist the Medication Coordinator with supervising resident medications in accordance with physician’s orders, agency policy, and NYS Office of Mental Health regulations.
3. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in resident medication records.
4. Communicate relevant information regarding a resident’s mental and physical status to the Residential Services Coordinator, the Supervisor on site, or directly to the provider when needed.
5. Complete basic documentation in the resident file with regard to any psychiatric concerns, medical concerns, progress, or anything else deemed significant.
6. Ensure that daily tasks and assignments are completed as directed by the Residential Services Coordinator or Supervisor on site. This includes assisting with the preparation of resident’s rooms prior to admission to the program, helping with the orientation of new residents moving into the program, and assisting with the discharge and transfer of residents when needed.
7. If filling in on the overnight shift, complete rounds at least 4 times per shift in an effort to monitor the program and intervene when necessary to settle any potential problems or disputes between residents; this includes updates on the daily census check if needed. Work with Overnight security to ensure the safety and well-being of the resident (i.e., observation of the building and grounds, enforcing visitor’s hours, ensuring the doors are locked at 9:00 pm each night, restricting unwanted visitors, and monitoring of the security cameras, etc.).
8. Share information with supervisor or other administrative staff regarding problems or concerns that occur during their shift.
9. Work with and help residents maintain the upkeep of their personal rooms.
10. Coordinate and participate in residents’ recreational activities.
11. Respect and maintain resident confidentiality and demonstrate a caring, positive attitude toward all residents (as per respect policy), staff, family members, guests, and service providers.
12. Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by the agency.
13. Work as a member of the residential team for each resident and give relevant input for treatment team meetings and Continued Stay Reviews.
14. Provide safe transporting of residents when needed.
15. Perform any other duties necessary for the effective operation of the program.

Qualifications

Minimum of High School diploma or GED and ability to demonstrate verbal and written skills necessary to carry out services for the success of the program.

At least one year of experience in a residential setting working with people in various stages of recovery from mental illness preferred.

Valid New York State driver’s license that meets qualifications set by the agency’s clean driver record policy is required.

Must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age.

Work Environment

The schedule for this position is: Thursday-Monday, 7:30 am-4 pm.

Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B Employer Match, and Employee Discount Programs.

DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and program need.