Bilingual Residential Assistant (Second Shift)

Catholic Charities; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a compassionate Bilingual Residential Assistant to join their dedicated team. This rewarding role involves supporting individuals in their recovery journey while ensuring a safe and respectful environment. You will supervise clients, provide guidance, and document services, all while working for an organization that values diversity and community impact. With competitive pay and a variety of benefits, including health insurance and career development support, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Join a team that is committed to transforming lives and fostering a culture of inclusivity and support.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k Plan

Competitive Time Off

Free Meals

Tuition Assistance

Free CEUs

Career Development Support

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English is essential for client interactions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build therapeutic relationships.
• Knowledge of community resources for the Spanish community.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clients and ensure compliance with policies.
• Provide support and guidance to clients in recovery.
• Document services and manage client activities.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Detail Orientation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bilingual Residential Assistant (Spanish/English Speaking) $20.00 - 23.10 per hour plus $2,500 Skill Based Incentive Pay

Looking for a rewarding career with a purpose plus additional pay for speaking Spanish?

Come see why the Cleveland Plain Dealer has named Catholic Charities one of the top workplaces for 10 years in a row.

If you are a compassionate and experienced Residential Assistant, can speak Spanish fluently with clients and are looking for an opportunity to help persons with their recovery from substance abuse and mental health diagnoses we need you to join our team. Catholic Charities is an organization that provides help to thousands with different needs throughout our communities and is an exceptional company to grow as a professional and person while earning an excellent wage. Join our team as we work together to provide help and hope.

At Catholic Charities, we serve everyone, regardless of belief or background, and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better. One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.

Benefits included beyond the exceptional wages:

• Health Insurance starting your first day with option for Healthcare Savings Account
• 401k plan including top employer match
• Competitive Time Off Benefits and Holidays
• Free meal for shift worked
• Service with us qualifies you for PSLF
• Career Development support to include state-of-the-art trainings, tuition assistance, free CEUs, experience clinical supervision and more
• Personal satisfaction from being part of an amazing team and making a difference.

Responsibilities:

• Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
• Supervise alcohol/drug dependent clients; telephone rules; client’s visitors and sign-in policies; enforce curfew and quiet hour policies.
• Ensure clients are transported to appointments and activities as assigned/necessary.
• Provide client support and guidance.
• Perform de-escalation interventions with clients as needed.
• Prepare documentation of services provided to clients.
• Operate and maintain program vehicle as instructed, if applicable.
• Administer urinalysis drug screens as needed.
• Prepare requisitions of inventory and supplies as requested.
• Assist with all procedures involved in supervision of client self-administration of medication.
• Initiate start and/or end of daily activities.
• Supervise the completion of client therapeutic work assignments.
• Supervise any medical emergencies that may arise and notify appropriate administrative staff.
• Manage all client planned activities on shift.
• Provide client guidance and support whenever necessary.
• Inspect clients returning from appointments for sobriety and administer breath/urine screens as appropriate.
• Document any client incidents and/or informal coaching using the appropriate instruments to do so.

Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Requirements:

• Must speak both Spanish and English.
• Must have competent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR, as needed per program requirements.
• Must have knowledge and utilization of community resources depending on clients served in the Spanish community.
• Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships with Spanish community.
• Must be able to effectively and productively work with people of very diverse economic, cultural and administrative backgrounds.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, depending on program.
• Must be knowledgeable and responsive to cultural diversity issues presented in the coordination of services.
• Must have competent organizational skills, strong detail orientation and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to work independently from general instructions.
• Must have good working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software.
• If providing transportation services, must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License, provide copy of driver’s license and are subject to a Moving Vehicle Report (MVR) check through the Department of Motor Vehicles annually. Any MVR grade of “unacceptable” is not permitted to operate a vehicle on behalf of Catholic Charities.
• If transporting clients, must provide proof of auto insurance including effective dates of coverage and maintain minimum liability insurance coverage of $100,000 per individual and $300,000 per incident for driving personal vehicle.
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.

If there are zero call offs, zero instances of tardiness, or early departures during a shift, then the RA will have achieved what we will call “perfect attendance” and qualify for four additional hours of pay per week. With perfect attendance, an RA can be paid for 8 hours they did not have to actively work! We hope this incentive helps Catholic Charities recruit and retain only the best staff which could be YOU!

Our shifts are:

• 10:00 Am- 10:00 pm
• $20.00/hour, work 36 hours a week and be paid for 40 with perfect attendance.
• The shift differential of an additional $1/hour 12:00 am – 7:00 am.
• RA’s are required to work some holidays and weekends.

Learn More about Catholic Charities and our Programs by visiting:

• Overview | Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland
• Service Areas | Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.

Preferred Education:

High School