Residential Life Associate - Per Diem Awake Shifts

Catholic Charities-Straight & Narrow Inc (SN); Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities-Straight & Narrow Inc (SN) in Paterson, NJ seeks a Residential Life Associate (Per Diem) to provide direct supervision and support to clients in structured treatment environments, including halfway houses. The role conducts 30-minute safety and wellness rounds, monitors behaviors, and supports daily routines aligned with treatment goals.

You will reinforce coping skills, promote accountability, maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, and collaborate with clinical, medical,

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and support to clients at all times
• Maintain high visibility in client areas to provide structure and supervision
• Assist/supervise 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
• Document client behavior utilizing the Electronic Health Record System (EHR) in accordance with funding sources and Medicaid protocols
• 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
• Document all movement on Round's Report and report significant events to Supervisors
• Follow all Electronic Health Records (EHR) policies and shift/change responsibilities
• Remain on shift until replacement arrives and coordinate coverage when out of agency
• Provide Educational/didactics to clients and cross-train as assigned
• 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

Job description

Catholic Charities-Straight & Narrow Inc (SN) in Paterson, NJ seeks a Residential Life Associate (Per Diem) to provide direct supervision and support to clients in structured treatment environments, including halfway houses. The role conducts 30-minute safety and wellness rounds, monitors behaviors, and supports daily routines aligned with treatment goals.

You will reinforce coping skills, promote accountability, maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, and collaborate with clinical, medical,