Senior Residential Assistant - Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland : Job Details

Looking for rewarding career with a purpose?Come see why the Cleveland Plain Dealer has named Catholic Charities one of the top workplaces for 10 years in a row.If you are a compassionate and dedicated Senior Residential Assistant who is looking for an opportunity to make a difference in someone's live, we encourage you to apply for the Residential Assistant Position.Catholic Charities isn't just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communities-it's a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose driven lives, professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need.At Catholic Charities, we serve everyone, regardless of belief or background, and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better.One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.Benefits:

• Health Insurance starting your first day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k plan including employer match
• Competitive Time Off Benefits
• Career Planning and Development
• And more!

Program Statement: Matt Talbot for Men is a Residential Treatment program for adult men who are struggling with addiction and may have a co-occurring mental health condition.Our program services offer a holistic approach to treatment and recovery with a client-centered focus.

• Coordinate residential assistant coverage on all shifts (24 hours a day/7 days a week) through consultation with management.
• May hire, evaluate performance, discipline and terminate residential assistants with consultation of management.
• Conduct residential assistant training in life/fire safety issues; environment of care; equipment management, hazardous materials; utilities management; security management; and emergency preparedness as needed and under direction from management.
• Monitor the medication logbook to ensure staff compliance with accurate recordkeeping.
• Coordinate unannounced visits to site to ensure quality care for clients.
• May facilitate training of all residential assistants on drug and urinalysis testing requirements and procedures through consultation with Director/Clinical Supervisor.
• Co-facilitate monthly residential assistant meetings with program director and/or senior counselor.
• Assist management in revising program guidelines to maximize operators.
• Monitor residents' activities and enforce program conduct guidelines and/or rules as warranted.
• Supervise alcohol/drug dependent clients as warranted by program.
• Provide client support and guidance.
• Document services provided to clients.
• Monitor resident and staff CPR/First Aid Training.
• Administer Drug Analysis Test as needed and necessary for alcohol/drug dependent clients.
• May transport clients in organizational vehicle to various meetings, appointments etc..
• Prepare requisitions of inventory and supplies.
• May provide residential assistant coverage as needed.
• Perform other duties as necessary to accomplish objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Working toward chemical dependency Counselor Assistant license by obtaining 40 hours of approved education in CD counseling/clinical methods within 1 year for working with alcohol drug dependent clients.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
• Must have competent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working with a team of professional staff desirable.
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License and are subject to a Moving Vehicle Report (MVR) check through the Department of Motor Vehicles annually. Any MVR grade of unacceptable is not permitted to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of Catholic Charities.
• Must provide a copy of driver's license.
• Must be flexible and willing to be a team player in assisting program implementation (including shift coverage).
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.

Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.Learn More about Catholic Charities and our Programs by visiting:

• Overview | Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (ccdocle.org)
• Service Areas | Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (ccdocle.org)

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.