Engagement Staff

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Patrick Center, is seeking an Engagement Staff member for the Rosati Place off-site location. The role requires exceptional interpersonal skills to assist in daily client care and program goals, with weekend shifts 4:00 p.m.

– 12:00 a.m. at 19 hours per week and starting pay of $18 per hour. Responsibilities include maintaining rapport with clients, documenting activities, assisting with treatment goals, and distributing medications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Current Med Tech Certificate or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• First aid training and CPR can be obtained after hire.
• Current TB test within 30 days of hire.
• Experience with mental health/SUD required.
• Housing First philosophy knowledge.
• Knowledge of mental health and co-occurring diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive relationship with each client.
• Assist in implementing daily direct care per treatment goals at Rosati Place.
• Distribute medication to clients each shift using EMAR.
• Prepare, serve, and store meals meeting licensure standards.
• Daily documentation of client activities.
• Report behavioral/physical changes to case manager and respond accordingly.
• Communicate with supervisor for performance feedback.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional boundaries

Crisis intervention

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Med Tech Certificate

First aid training

CPR certification

TB test within 30 days

Job description

Position Summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Patrick Center, is seeking an Engagement Staff position at our off-site location at Rosati Place. We are looking for candidates with exceptional interpersonal skills for the engagement staff position. The Engagement Staff member will assist in implementing the daily care of all clients/residents in compliance with treatment and program goals, direct phone calls in a timely and professional manner and perform clinical duties as assigned. This position will work no more than 19 hours per week and is ineligible for benefits. This position will work Saturday and Sunday: 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Starting Compensation is $18 per hour.

Overview and Responsibilities

• Maintain positive relationship with each client.
• Familiar with each client’s diagnosis, medications, and history to assist in implementation of treatment goals.
• Assist in implementing the daily direct care of all clients/residents in compliance with treatment and program goals for Rosati Place.
• Treat each client with respect and keep good professional boundaries.
• Knowledge and understanding with each client’s diagnosis, medications and history in order to assist in implementation of treatment goals of clients.
• Report behavioral/physical changes, problems, and/ or concerns regarding clients to case manager and respond/intervene as needed in therapeutic manner.
• Daily documentation of up to 15 individual clients per day/shift
• Prepare, serve, and properly store meals meeting licensure standards, if applicable
• Retrieve and distribute incoming mail as needed to clients.
• Distribute medication to clients each shift utilizing EMAR system

• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as applicable.
• Observe front desk monitor screens for unusual activity and maintain visitor and other logs at front desk.
• Retrieve and distribute incoming mail as needed to clients.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor for performance and feedback.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as required or requested by supervisor, case manager, and/or management.
• Maintain visitor and other logs at front desk.
• Retrieve and distribute incoming mail as needed to clients.
• Distribute medication to clients as applicable.
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Assist with organizing daily billing intervention notes.
• Assist with compliance coordinator daily task list.
• Assist with Rosati Place audit requirements as needed.
• Copy, file, and assist with daily organization for all Rosati programs.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor for performance and feedback.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experiences Required

• Highschool Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Current Med Tech Certificate or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• First aid training and CPR-can obtain after hire.
• Current TB test within 30 days of hire.
• Experience with mental health/SUD required.
• Housing First philosophy knowledge
• Knowledge of mental health and co-occurring diagnoses

Skills and Competencies Required

• none

St. Patrick Centerdoes not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. St. Patrick Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.