Night Shift CNA: Resident Support for Mothers & Kids

The Ness Center; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Northlake Behavioral Health System seeks a compassionate CNA Resident Support Specialist for the Pregnant and Parenting Women Program. You’ll support mothers and their children in a structured residential setting, focusing on life skills, recovery encouragement, and daily program activities.

The role combines caregiving with coaching, crisis intervention, and coordination of health-related needs, while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mental health and addiction recovery principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to set professional boundaries and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide life skills coaching and resident support for mothers and children.
• Assist with independent living skills, routines, and personal responsibility.
• Encourage participation in activities and educational programming.
• Monitor self-administration of medications when nursing staff are off-site.
• Assist with medical appointments and prescription coordination.
• Communicate changes in resident well-being to clinical staff.
• Support crisis intervention and maintain a safe residential environment.
• Complete assessments, progress notes, and incident reports.
• Participate in meetings, supervision, and required trainings.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, and general operations.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies and regulations.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional boundaries

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northlake Behavioral Health System seeks a compassionate CNA Resident Support Specialist for the Pregnant and Parenting Women Program. You’ll support mothers and their children in a structured residential setting, focusing on life skills, recovery encouragement, and daily program activities.

The role combines caregiving with coaching, crisis intervention, and coordination of health-related needs, while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.