Residential Assistant

About Us:

We are Steuben Churchpeople Against Arbor Housing & Dev, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality services to individuals with mental health challenges. Our mission is to empower individuals to live independent, meaningful lives.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Mental Health Residential Assistant to join our team. As a Mental Health Residential Assistant, you will work closely with residents to support their recovery and independence, while also developing your own skills and experience.

About the Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about delivering person-centered care and promoting the independence of individuals with mental health challenges. As a Mental Health Residential Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily needs, providing guidance and encouragement, and promoting their independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and promote resident's health and safety
• Coach and encourage residents to develop daily living skills
• Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment
• Assist and work in collaboration with residents in creating and implementing their Individual Service Plan (ISP)
• Encourage and guide residents in developing their personal choices and goals
• Support resident's desired outcomes as they strive to transition to the least restrictive living environment
• Promote community integration and ability to navigate safely and independently within the community
• Monitor medications in collaboration with resident's physicians and therapist
• Develop resident relevant education and training materials for group discussion
• Ensure fire alarms, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are in working order
• Keep all entrance and exits clear of any obstacles and trip hazard, to ensure the safety of all
• Attend position appropriate trainings as required
• Other duties and or special projects as assigned by OMH Residential Services Program Supervisor or Designee

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED or higher degree AND
• Six (6) months to one (1) year working with a vulnerable population (e.g., OPWDD, OMH, psychiatric clinic or community-based residential setting)
• Experience assisting a vulnerable population with daily living skills
• Knowledge of case management, and service coordination
• Ability to demonstrate good housekeeping, cooking, laundry skills
• Microsoft Office Suite i.e., Word, Excel
• Demonstrated ability to document and communicate in an effective written/oral manner
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured as an Arbor agency driver (per underwriting guidelines)

Benefits:

• Estimated salary: $42,000 per annum
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional development