Community Living Coach for Independence

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services seeks a Residential Program Assistant to implement the Community Residence Program by helping residents learn life skills per their service plan. This role supports independent living goals in a structured residential setting at 1400 Waters Place, NY 10461.

Responsibilities include case management, coordinating with care providers, medication oversight, and participation in rounds to review progress and update plans with program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Experience or training relevant to helping the mentally ill.

Responsibilities

• Integrate care of residents with Beacon staff and other service providers.
• Follow NYS Office of Mental Health regulations and Beacon policies.
• Attend meetings as required by the Program.
• Case manage clients and help residents develop daily living skills.
• Maintain records per Agency policy and procedures.
• Maintain community residence environment per program design and resident needs.
• Supervise medication distribution and track counts.
• Engage residents in discussions about long- and short-term goals and service evaluation.
• Draft comprehensive service plans and involve residents in discussions during rounds or meetings.
• Carry out rounds-approved strategies with Program Directors and Managers.
• Act as liaison for services in the comprehensive service plan (medical, psychiatric, dental, entitlement benefits, day programs, pharmaceutical, travel, emergency, financial, legal).
• Assist in planning weekend/evening recreational activities with residents.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services seeks a Residential Program Assistant to implement the Community Residence Program by helping residents learn life skills per their service plan. This role supports independent living goals in a structured residential setting at 1400 Waters Place, NY 10461.

Responsibilities include case management, coordinating with care providers, medication oversight, and participation in rounds to review progress and update plans with program