Residential Aide

Services for the UnderServed; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Services for the UnderServed is seeking a Residential Aide to provide shift coverage under supervision with a flexible, rotating schedule and weekend coverage. The role includes crisis intervention, medication monitoring, and documenting incidents while coordinating with treatment staff during overnight and weekend shifts.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred but not required driver’s license and about 1 year of relevant experience in a residential setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Driver’s license preferred, not required.
• At least 1 year of work experience in residential treatment or similar setting.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention with maturity and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct crisis intervention and prepare incident reports.
• Monitor clients when taking medications as needed.
• Inform staff about prescriptions that must be filled, especially overnight/weekends.
• Brief incoming shifts on facility status and client status.
• Give verbal and written warnings with appropriate consequences.
• Notify treatment staff via logbook or mailbox about concerns.
• Copy forms for store passes, cigarette distribution, meal checklists, etc.
• Serve as staff escort when necessary.
• Participate in training to enhance job-related skills.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Provide cafeteria coverage during meals and monitor bed area.
• Coordinate morning dispatches and petty cash/escorts as assigned.
• Escort clients as needed based on driver eligibility policy.
• Record hourly rounds in the communications logbook.
• Keep supervisor informed of relevant information about residents and the program.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver’s license preferred

1-year work experience

Crisis intervention skills

Job description

Position Overview

The Residential Aide will work u nder the supervision of program leadership providing shift coverage, with flexible, rotating shift schedule, and weekend coverage.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide direct crisis intervention to clients and prepares incident reports of such interventions
• Monitor client when they are taking their medication if necessary
• Inform staff of any prescriptions given to client that must be filled (especially 12am-8am and weekend shifts)
• Brief incoming shifts of status of the facility (which includes all clients in and out of facility)
• Give verbal and written warnings to clients and hand out appropriate consequences such as extra chores, removal of store and telephone privileges
• Inform treatment staff of any concerns via an entry in communication logbook or a note in treatment staff mailbox
• Make copies of forms to be utilize for store passes, cigarette distribution, meal checklists, etc.
• Serve as staff escort when necessary
• Partake in educational training to enhance skills related to job function
• Performs various other tasks and responsibilities (i.e. facilitate morning/evening focus group
• Participate in staff meetings as required
• Provide coverage in the cafeteria during meal times, monitor the client bed area and remove any unnecessary items in accordance with funder rules
• Coordinate and oversee morning/dispatches, petty cash (tokens, carfare, and lunch and dinner money) and escorts for clients as assigned
• Some Residential Aides will provide escorts for clients as assigned and needed based on driver’s license status and eligibility. Driving eligibility is determined by SUS Driver Eligibility Policy.
• Hourly house/room rounds and recording of time and findings in communications logbook on all shifts
• Keep supervisor informed of all relevant information regarding the residents and the program
• Other duties as requested by supervisor

Min

USD $19.23/Hr.

Max

USD $19.23/Hr.

Position Overview

The Residential Aide will work u nder the supervision of program leadership providing shift coverage, with flexible, rotating shift schedule, and weekend coverage.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide direct crisis intervention to clients and prepares incident reports of such interventions
• Monitor client when they are taking their medication if necessary
• Inform staff of any prescriptions given to client that must be filled (especially 12am-8am and weekend shifts)
• Brief incoming shifts of status of the facility (which includes all clients in and out of facility)
• Give verbal and written warnings to clients and hand out appropriate consequences such as extra chores, removal of store and telephone privileges
• Inform treatment staff of any concerns via an entry in communication logbook or a note in treatment staff mailbox
• Make copies of forms to be utilize for store passes, cigarette distribution, meal checklists, etc.
• Serve as staff escort when necessary
• Partake in educational training to enhance skills related to job function
• Performs various other tasks and responsibilities (i.e. facilitate morning/evening focus group
• Participate in staff meetings as required
• Provide coverage in the cafeteria during meal times, monitor the client bed area and remove any unnecessary items in accordance with funder rules
• Coordinate and oversee morning/dispatches, petty cash (tokens, carfare, and lunch and dinner money) and escorts for clients as assigned
• Some Residential Aides will provide escorts for clients as assigned and needed based on driver’s license status and eligibility. Driving eligibility is determined by SUS Driver Eligibility Policy.
• Hourly house/room rounds and recording of time and findings in communications logbook on all shifts
• Keep supervisor informed of all relevant information regarding the residents and the program
• Other duties as requested by supervisor

Qualifications

• REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Driver’s license preferred, not required
  • 1-year work experience in residential treatment or similar setting
  • Ability to provide crisis intervention utilizing good interpersonal skills with a high level of maturity and responsibility

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Basic knowledge of human services

Company Overview

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you .

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [e-mail] .

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ID

2026-18743

Work Location

In Person