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Residential Overnight Worker- Luce St
We are Hiring!
Catholic
Charities of Chemung/Schuyler is growing and seeking a Residential Overnight Worker
to join our Team.
Catholic Charities’ mission is to support all people in
need and advocate for social justice and human dignity in partnership with the
Diocese of Rochester and the greater community. We envision a
just and compassionate community rooted in love and the dignity of all
people. Our objectives are to address the needs of the community’s most vulnerable
people and to challenge conditions causing poverty and despair.
If
you're looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for
helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in
people's lives. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful candidates who have
enthusiasm for helping people. We have supportive leadership who invest in our
people and provide opportunities for employees to thrive, grow and learn.
Don't
miss out on being a part of something special!
Primary
Functions:
The residential overnight worker provides continuous
monitoring of residents throughout the night to ensure their safety, including
basic cleaning ensuring overall cleanliness of the facility. In the event
residents are awake during the night, the overnight staff will address any
issues they may have and provide necessary assistance. Position may be full
time or part time.
Specific Duties:
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Monitor the residents
during overnight hours; completing room checks every two hours.
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Provide a home-like
atmosphere where residents can stabilize their psychiatric illness and continue
to learn how to best utilize the skills necessary to function in the community,
ie; daily living skills, med management, socialization, etc.
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Focusing on
rehabilitative care, ensure services are consistent with the individuals’
desires, tolerance, and capacity to participate in such services.
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Provide direction and
support to residents by assisting with crisis situations as they arise.
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Complete all necessary
documentation and incident reporting, related to crisis situations.
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Document progress
notes pertaining to significant events involving residents, resident’s
medications, or staff’s interaction with residents.
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Implement and follow
the Community Residence’s medication policy and procedures.
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Complete shift logs
and ensure overnight assignment sheet activities are completed by the end of
each shift.
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Provide basic cleaning
of general living areas and bathrooms, empty trash, load and unload dishwasher,
complete laundry, etc.
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Remove food items from
freezer needed for next day’s meal preparation, account for all sharp knives
and utensils locked in staff office and check thermostats in freezer and
refrigerators, logging the temperatures nightly.
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If working Tuesday or
Saturday overnight, count and record all medications locked in the staff
office.
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Attend staff meetings,
whenever possible, and/or read minutes from staff meetings.
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Other duties as
assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Ability to work
independently and remain awake throughout the duration of each overnight shift
worked.
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Ability to multi-task
and prioritize duties.
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Willingness to foster
agency, department and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of
positive/constructive communication techniques.
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Ability to maintain
absolute confidentiality of all records reviewed including consumer records,
employee records and billing records.
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Proficiency and
experience with PC’s and Microsoft applications.
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Ability to analyze and
interpret data and to handle problem resolution.
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Demonstrate commitment
to Agency Mission Statement.
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Possession of a valid
NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and
insurance carrier.
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Continuous use of a
reliable, registered, and insured vehicle.
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Working knowledge of
community resources and funding systems external to the agency.
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Ability to understand
the concept of “mandated reporter” and is diligent in reporting situations to
the proper authorities when residents may be at risk for abuse and/or neglect.
·
Correctly follow
procedures for mandated reporting and responding.
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Adhere to all applicable
federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those
governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation
standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCDR’s corporate
compliance and ethics program.
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Provide effective,
equitable, understandable, and respectful quality care and services that are
responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred
languages, health literacy and other communication needs.
Ability to meet the
following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation:
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Use hands to manipulate,
handle, feel, and control items or equipment, including motor vehicles.
·
Stand, sit, walk, bend,
stoop, kneel, and reach.
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Climb up or down stairs.
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Able to reach above or
below shoulders.
·
Occasionally lift or
move objects weighing up to 10 lbs.
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Sitting at a desk or in
a vehicle for long periods of time to perform certain job functions.
·
Be able to read, write
and interpret written documents.
Position Title: Residential
Overnight Worker
Salary: $18/hour.
Schedule: Overnights, 25 hours per
week.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package (see below) to our
full-time workforce members who work 30 or more hours per week.
Who
are we looking for?
·
Someone who is passionate about making a positive impact in
the community.
·
Someone who values partnership and works well both
individually and as a part of a team.
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Someone who is empathetic, ethical, and goal orientated.
·
Someone who is a great communicator and has exemplary
attention to detail.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree in human services
field.
·
Minimum of two years’ experience working
in the field with diverse and special needs populations.
·
A combination of education and experience
may be substituted at the discretion of the Executive Director.
What you
will get:
We
offer a comprehensive benefits package (see below) to our full-time workforce
members who work 30 or more hours per week.
·
Salary: $18.00/hr.
·
Overnights, 25 hours per
week
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Paid Time Off: Accrue up
to 10 days in the first year, 15 days after 1st Anniversary.
·
Holidays: 12 paid
holidays
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NY State Paid Sick Leave
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Agency Sick Leave
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Medical Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Group and Term Life
Insurance
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Short-Term Disability
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Long-Term Disability
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Supplemental Insurances
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Hospital
o
Accident
o
Auto
o
Pet
o
Specified Disease
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Flexible Spending
Account
·
Legal Plan
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Identity Plan
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Employee Assistance
Program
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403b Retirement Plan,
with agency contribution for those that qualify (subject to agency performance)
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My Better Benefits –
provides discounts and savings on thousands of products and services.
Our hiring process and timeline:
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Applications will be reviewed regularly until the position is
filled.
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Phone screenings will be conducted with qualified candidates.
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In-person one-hour interviews will be conducted with
candidates who advance after the phone screening
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In-person interviews are typically with 2-4 Interviewers
Selected candidate(s) to start ASAP.
***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent
of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agencies and our
people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet