Residential Life Associate Men’s Treatment (Part-Time)

Career Opportunities with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson; Straight (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403B retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Professional supervision for licensure

Employee discount program

Job summary

Straight and Narrow in Paterson, NJ is seeking a Residential Life Associate for part-time shifts in our treatment facilities. You will supervise clients, support daily routines, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment in collaboration with clinical and administrative teams.

Responsibilities include enforcing schedules, documenting rounds, ensuring safety, assisting with housekeeping, and transporting clients as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; social services experience preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or achievable within 30 days.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and support to clients at all times in a structured setting.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and order in the facility; document rounds every 30 minutes.
• Enforce schedules, assist with daily routines, and coordinate with clinical staff.
• Assist with transport of clients to appointments and ensure proper records in EHR.
• Report incidents and maintain professional boundaries during awake shifts.

Skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Good computer skills

Driver's license

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in others lives Then come join the Straight and Narrow team Headquartered in Paterson NJ Straight and Narrow is the largest program of its kind We provide innovative and compassionate services to individuals struggling with substance use and co occurring disorders We are looking for dedicated caring and compassionate people to work in our ResidentialOutpatient Treatment Facilities and Community Programs Residential Life Associate Part Time Location All Straight & Narrow Programs PassaicPatterson Secaucus Hours 800am 400pm 400pm 1200am 1200am 800am flexibility required Regular Salary 1600 1700Hr

Job Summary

The Residential Life Associate provides direct supervision and support to clients living in a structured treatment environment as well as a Halfway house setting This role conducts 30 minute safety and wellness rounds monitors and documents client behaviors and supports daily routines aligned with treatment goals Residential Life staff assist clients through their recovery process by reinforcing coping skills promoting accountability and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment in collaboration with the clinical medical and administrative team Ensure a clean and orderly physical plant and take a leadership role in maintaining a safe disciplined and caring therapeutic environment for the person served This is an awake position

Position Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Client Supervision and Support

Provide direct supervision and support to clients at all times Maintain high visibility in client areas to provide structure and supervision Assistsupervise clients in maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the facility Assist clients in attaining internal structure by strictly following established schedule Know the names of all clients on the unit and their room assignments Introduce self to all new clients on their first day on the unit and inform them of your role on the unit and the times you will be present Immediately informed the shift supervisor if the following personnel rations are not met on assigned shift one 1 staff per twenty four 24 client ratio during waking hours and one 1 staff per thirty 30 during sleeping hours and two staff members at all times Document client behavior utilizing the Electronic Health Record System EHR in accordance with funding sources and Medicaid protocols You may not use personal cell phones while driving while on duty or while responsible for client supervision or care except in emergency situations and in compliance with organizational cell phone and vehicle use policies Complete document and ensure the completion of client rounds at least every 30 minutes and verify the presence of all clients listed on the roster

Essential Job Duties

Have thorough knowledge of the contents of the Clients Handbook Conduct searches of clients person and property as per policy and procedure Follow Policy & Procedure for any client on shift who is discharged voluntarily leaves the program prematurely or is removed from the agency by the authorities Collect and secure belongings of any client who leaves the program Collect clients urines for testing in accordance with Policy & Procedure for Clients Urine Screens Escort and monitor clients between CC Straight & Narrow units andor facilities as required Transport escort and monitor clients on appointments outside the agency as assigned Supervise in house client visits when assigned Ensure all documentation is included in the clients physical chart or Electronic Health Record EHR Know all company Policies and Procedures guidelines and daily operations Ensure all clients areas and common areas are cleaned and organized at all times Assist with housekeeping duties when applicable Provide clients with approved non prescription medication when requested in accordance with Policy & Procedure for Non prescription Medication kept on the Units Documentation and Communication Document all movement eg emergency room visits outside meetings in house meetings etc on Rounds Report Report any significant events or individual client or group movement outside the agency to the Supervisor on site and Senior Director of Residential Life Document major incidents on Shift Report clients acting out behaviorally; medical emergency reportable event; positive urines or other suspicion andor proof of drug or alcohol use; any major changes in clients scheduled activities Complete Incident Reports for any unusual occurrences and submit to appropriate supervisors Follow all Electronic Health Records EHR policies

Shift Change and Workplace Practice Responsibilities

Follow Dress Code Policy Remain on shift until your replacement arrives Inform the supervisor onsite immediately of your replacements absence Help find an alternate staff member who would be willing to cover your responsibilities when you are not going to report to a scheduled shift Submit name of alternate staff member to supervisor for approval before date out of the agency Report to work as usual on any holidays that occur on a regularly scheduled workday Review any and all Staff to staff Communication Logs filed since your last day of work prior to starting your shift and initial and date Pass on keys and where applicable radios to incoming shift Provide Educationaldidactics to clients if assigned Crosstrain as assigned in all CC Straight & Narrow Programs Work location and schedule assignment may be subject to change based on agency need Facilitate and document sessions as assigned included but not limited to psychoeducational and H&I groups sessions Provide Transportation using company vehicles only to clients for various appointment Drive Company Vehicle to different locations for job tasks as assigned Conduct client drug and alcohol testing according to policy Provide Crisis intervention and help de escal

Qualifications

High school Diploma General Education Diploma GED with experience in the social service or health field Working towards the CADCRecovery Specialist Addictions and Mental Health experience preferred Addictions and Mental Health experience preferred Have and maintain CPRFirst Aid certification or achieve CPRFirst Aid ServSafe certification within thirty 30 days from the date of hire Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft computer programs and Electronic Health Records EHR Must have a drivers license which is valid in the State of New Jersey and points on license not to exceed 5 points Required to drive agency vehicles to transport service recipients on a regular basis

Benefits

For full time positions we offer medical vision dental life and supplemental life insurance Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance 403B with employer match Paid Time off PTO in house training seminars two training days for certified professionals SN also offers supervision for those individuals trying to become licensed in NJ as a LCADCCADC LSW LCSW LAC LPC and LMFT We participate in employee discount programs such as the Working Advantage program