We are Hiring!
Catholic
Charities of Chemung/Schuyler is growing and seeking a Program Aide 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 primary function of the Gateways
Program Aide is to assist and support the duties, tasks, and responsibilities
of a full-time staff member during his/her absence or while working together.
Provide a continuity of service through hands-on experience to residents of
various Gateways programs (Luce St Community Residence, the Shelter, or the
Sunshine Program) while maintaining a safe environment. Duties may be performed
while working alone or with a co-worker and may be performed during a daytime,
evening, or overnight shift.
Specific Duties:
·
Be
available on a limited part-time or per diem basis.
·
Never
leave the facility unattended.
·
Read
weekly recent case notes, daily log, and incident reports to understand the
day’s situation and each resident’s status.
·
Supervise,
instruct, and assist with the completion of resident’s apartment/bedroom
chores, house chores, laundry, meal preparation, other daily routines as
identified or scheduled for the shift and any planned group and/or individual
activities with residents.
·
Provide
direction and support to residents by addressing resident issues and providing
appropriate necessary assistance particularly regarding crisis situations, as
they arise.
·
Monitor
resident activity and whereabouts.
·
Complete
hourly room checks during the overnight hours.
·
Monitor
all visitors and maintain client and visitor curfews as well as policies.
·
Maintain
documentation in the Daily/Shift Log and/or Client/Progress Notes that pertains
to significant events - progress toward goals, daily struggles, difficulty with
other residents, collateral contacts with resident’s providers, resident
medications, or staff interaction with resident.
·
Follow
each program’s medication protocols.
·
Arrange
for transportation as deemed necessary by each program’s practice regarding emergencies,
scheduled appointments, pharmacy and community or agency activities.
·
Follow
agency safety, and emergency protocols. Carry panic alarms and/or cell phones.
·
Know
the emergency contacts and the location of emergency supplies at each facility.
·
Keep
abreast of and follow all program policies and procedures.
·
Attend
any mandatory staff meetings and staff development training courses.
·
Other
duties as assigned.
·
If
working overnight shift at the Community Residence - remove food items from the
freezer that will be needed for next day’s meal preparation, clean staff
bathroom, empty the trash, check, and log thermostat temperatures of freezer
and refrigerators.
Position Title: Program
Aide
Salary: $18.00- 19.00/hour depending
on education and experience.
Schedule: Full Time Days, Monday
through Friday
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.
·
Someone who is empathetic, ethical, and goal orientated.
·
Someone who is a great communicator and has exemplary
attention to detail.
QUALIFICATIONS:
·
High
School Diploma or GED.
·
Two
years of experience.
·
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-
19.00/hour depending on education and experience.
·
Full Time Days, Monday through Friday
·
Paid Time Off: Accrue up
to 10 days in the first year, 15 days after 1st Anniversary.
·
Holidays: 12 paid
holidays
·
NY State Paid Sick Leave
·
Agency Sick Leave
·
Medical Insurance
·
Dental Insurance
·
Vision Insurance
·
Group and Term Life
Insurance
·
Short-Term Disability
·
Long-Term Disability
·
Supplemental Insurances
o
Hospital
o
Accident
o
Auto
o
Pet
o
Specified Disease
·
Flexible Spending
Account
·
Legal Plan
·
Identity Plan
·
Employee Assistance
Program
·
403b Retirement Plan,
with agency contribution for those that qualify (subject to agency performance)
·
My Better Benefits –
provides discounts and savings on thousands of products and services.
Our hiring process and timeline:
·
Applications will be reviewed regularly until the position is
filled.
·
Phone screenings will be conducted with qualified candidates.
·
In-person one-hour interviews will be conducted with
candidates who advance after the phone screening
·
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