Residential Support Staff

THRIVE Wellness and Recovery, Inc.; Town of Gouverneur (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

THRIVE Wellness and Recovery, Inc. seeks Residential Support Staff to foster a safe, structured living environment for individuals with persistent mental health diagnoses.

You will supervise daily activities, oversee meals and household responsibilities, and help residents develop independent living skills while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards. Responsibilities include regular house and bed checks, supervising medication self-administration, coordinating transportation for

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others.
• High school diploma or GED required; experience in mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities and oversee meals and household responsibilities.
• Assist residents in developing independent living skills.
• Conduct regular house and bed checks and ensure confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Oversee medication self-administration and coordinate transportation for residents.
• Respond to medical emergencies and crises and ensure adherence to program policies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience and/or training in the mental health field

Job description

Summary

We are seeking Residential Support Staff to 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.

Job Type

Full‑time

Description

We are seeking Residential Support Staff to 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.

Schedule

Full‑Time: Tuesday- Saturday 3pm-11pm

Requirements

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.

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.

Salary Description

$17.50