Residential Services Specialist

Ccdor; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 403b retirement

Generous time off package and work‑lif

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive and collaborative environ

Opportunities for growth and dev

Intrinsic reward of truly making a dif

Job summary

Catholic Charities is seeking a full‑time Residential Counselor in New York to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for residents, manage medications, and support daily activities in a structured setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a NYS driver’s license, and at least two years in human services with crisis intervention or residential work. A commitment to confidentiality and trauma‑informed care is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License; experience in human services preferred.
• Two years of experience in the human services field, crisis intervention, residential setting, or emergency services.
• Knowledge of homeless client issues preferred; conflict resolution techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, provide a safe, therapeutic environment for residents through medication management, recreation and facility management.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards per NYS OASAS and governing bodies.
• Ensure trauma-informed care environment and effective communication among staff.
• Monitor residents for safety and assist with nonclinical psychoeducational groups.
• Supervise meals, sanitation, and routine household tasks; complete L2 certification.
• Conduct urine toxicology screens and document incidents per policy.
• Carry out emergency procedures and monthly fire drills; engage security systems as needed.
• Provide medication observation and monitoring in absence of LPN coverage; complete documentation.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Crisis intervention

Residential setting experience

Homeless client issues knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Catholic Charities is seeking a full‑time Residential Counselor in New York to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for residents, manage medications, and support daily activities in a structured setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a NYS driver’s license, and at least two years in human services with crisis intervention or residential work. A commitment to confidentiality and trauma‑informed care is essential.