Overnight Support Staff- Part Time

THRIVE; Town of Clayton (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

THRIVE seeks Residential Support Staff to provide direct care in a structured living environment for individuals with diverse mental health diagnoses. You will supervise daily activities, assist with meals, and help residents build independent living skills while maintaining confidentiality and safety.

The role includes overseeing medication self-administration, coordinating transportation, and responding to medical or crisis situations.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: experience or training in mental health field with diverse client population.
• Must maintain valid driver's license and driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities and household tasks in a structured living environment.
• Oversee meal preparation and house chores.
• Assist residents in developing independent living skills and provide supportive guidance.
• Conduct regular house and bed checks and ensure confidentiality.
• Oversee medication self-administration and coordinate transportation for residents.
• Respond to medical or crisis situations and uphold program policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid training

Job description

Shift

Part-Time: Friday & Saturday 11pm-7am

SUMMARY

We are seeking Residential Support Staff to provide direct care and foster a safe, structured, and supportive living environment for individuals with diverse persistent mental health diagnoses (Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder, OCD, etc.). This role entails supervising daily activities, overseeing meal preparation and household responsibilities, and assisting residents in developing independent living skills. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting regular house and bed checks, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and ethical standards, and providing guidance, encouragement, and support to residents. Additionally, this position involves overseeing medication self-administration, coordinating transportation for residents, responding effectively to medical and crisis situations, and ensuring adherence to program policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a commitment to resident well-being, and the ability to collaborate within a team-oriented environment.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Preferred: Experience and/or training in the mental health field with developmentally delayed, geriatric and co-occurring disorder clients.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Required: Must maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Must obtain/maintain current certification and/or training in CPR and First Aid, and any other areas specified by state law and agency regulation.