Community Residence Aide: Mental Health Support

Acacia Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Acacia Network is seeking a CRA Case Worker to support residents in a Bronx community residence. You will conduct intake planning, coordinate services, and help residents with daily living activities within a therapeutic environment.

Under supervision, you will document care plans, support transitions, and contribute to clinical collaborations while ensuring safety and compliance with NYS policies and program rules.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required.
• Three years of experience in Human Services or Behavioral Health preferred.
• 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 promote resident growth.
• Assist residents with developing daily living skills.
• Coordinate with health and clinical care teams to ensure seamless care.
• Support medication self-administration and related charting as required.
• Manage incidents in alignment with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Support mental health projects and skill development activities for residents.
• Help residents develop social skills to reduce isolation and withdrawal.
• Maintain and expand job-related knowledge through training and workshops.
• Address daily living tasks including personal care, food prep, and budgeting.

Skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate Degree or higher

Job description

Acacia Network is seeking a CRA Case Worker to support residents in a Bronx community residence. You will conduct intake planning, coordinate services, and help residents with daily living activities within a therapeutic environment.

Under supervision, you will document care plans, support transitions, and contribute to clinical collaborations while ensuring safety and compliance with NYS policies and program rules.