Community Residence Aide

Acacia Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Acacia Network is seeking a Community Residence Aide (CRA) to provide residents with high-quality care in a therapeutic environment in New York. Under supervision, the CRA will handle daily living tasks and coordinate with health and clinical teams to ensure safety and compliance.

The role requires an Associate Degree or higher, a genuine desire to help individuals with mental illness, and strong documentation and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required.
• Three (3) years of experience in Human Services or Behavioral Health preferred.
• Positive attitude with excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work well within a team and to contribute positively.
• Excellent documentation skills, ability to meet deadlines, and follow protocol.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessment planning, service coordination, service provision, and discharge planning.
• Provide assertiveness and self-advocacy training to residents.
• Assist residents with developing daily living skills.
• Coordinate with primary health and clinical care teams.
• Assist with record keeping, monitoring, storage and supervision of self-administration of medication.
• Manage incidents in accordance with policy.
• Assist with mental health projects to meet goals and comply with laws and regulations.
• Assist in skill development for employment or education opportunities.
• Develop social skills to reduce isolation.
• Maintain and develop knowledge through learning activities.
• Provide services addressing dressing, hygiene, food preparation, clothing care, environment maintenance, budgeting.
• Ensure restorative services occur timely.
• Ensure compliant documentation in charts and program areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate Degree or higher

Job description

Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion? For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond. We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults centers. Our extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of the Promesa Community Residence Assistant Director and Shift Supervisor, the Community Residence Aide (CRA) has the responsibility of providing residents with the highest quality care within a therapeutic environment. The CRA is responsible for a wide range of daily living and supportive tasks. This individual must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide appropriate care based on the assigned unit. This CRA will adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations set forth by New York State Office of Mental Health and Acacia Network to ensure resident safety and program compliance. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform the essential functions of the job.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct intake assessment planning, service coordination, service provision, and discharge planning.
• Provides assertiveness and self-advocacy training designed to promote residents' ability to make life changes and increase self-awareness.
• Assist residents with developing daily living skills.
• Ensure seamless coordination between the program and primary health and clinical care teams.
• Assists in record keeping, monitoring, storage and supervision associated with the self-administration of medication.
• Manage incidents as needed while remaining calm and in compliance with the organization's Incident Reporting Policy.
• Assist with all mental health projects to meet the goals and objectives established by, and in accordance with, company policies, contracts and applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist with skill development activities to help clients gain and utilize the skills necessary to undertake employment or pursue educational opportunity.
• Assist in the development of social skills intended to diminish tendencies towards isolation and withdrawal.
• Maintain and develop work-related knowledge and skills through continuous learning activities, attendance at in-services and workshops, industry seminars and conferences, speaker series, etc.
• Provide services to address the following areas: dressing, personal hygiene, grooming, selection and/or preparation of food, cleaning and washing clothes, maintenance of environment, budgeting and money management.
• Ensure restorative services occur in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliant documentation in charts and all other programmatic areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate Degree or higher required.
• Significant desire to work with people struggling with a mental illness and to help them improve their lives.
• Three (3) years of experience in Human Services or Behavioral Health preferred.
• Positive attitude with excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work well within a team and to contribute positively.
• Excellent documentation skills, ability to meet deadlines, and follow protocol.
• Comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment.

WHY JOIN US?

Acacia Network providesa comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.