Resident Attendant - PT (Drug & Alcohol)

Full Time
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Posted
Job description

Evergreen House is seeking to hire a part-time resident attendant for all 3 shifts. Evergreen House is a shelter for women who are working on sobriety. This is a para-professional position involving the supervision to the program residents, and the performance of such duties as are necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the facility and program. Duties may vary slightly depending upon the shift.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide daily assistance to assigned clients maintaining a safe and caring therapeutic environment. Provide meals, transport clients as needed, ensure completion of chores, make supplies available to meet physical needs, monitor and manage client behavior and health/medication needs according to Program standards with minimum to no errors, oversee visits, ensure safety and security of the client at all times. Provide life skills classes when assigned.

2. Supervise and assist in general upkeep of the facility and vehicles. Monitor and ensure adequate supply of food, cleaning and office supplies, and other products as needed. Coordinate and schedule vehicle maintenance services.

3. Perform administrative and office duties effectively and efficiently. Answer the telephone, record and distribute messages, copy documents as needed, accomplish other duties as assigned. Communicate with on-call when necessary. Communicate availability and be reliable to assure 24 hour coverage. If part time, assist in covering major holidays, sick, vacation, and vacancies when needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Typical skills:

  • Decision Making Skills,
  • Planning and organization skills
  • Problem identification/soling
  • Results Oriented, Teamwork
  • Computer skills
  • Compassionate

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of these that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be considered.

· Use of hands, wrists and fingers

· Lifting or moving up to 25 pounds may be required

· Movements such as stooping, crouching, bending kneeling and reaching may be required

· This position requires spending the majority of the workday sitting, standing and walking

· Service locations may require the ability to climb stairs on a frequent basis

· Noise and sound levels in the work environment is moderate

Working Conditions: Evergreen House is a 24 hour facility and does not close for inclement weather. Due to the nature of the shelter staff are needed to work during schedule hours to support the residents.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Certifications or Licenses Required:

State Police and Child Line Clearances

FBI Clearance

Valid PA Driver’s License

University of Pittsburgh Mandated Reporter Training

CPR and First Aid training Certificate

Adequate auto insurance according to agency policy

Physician note stating employee is free of communicable diseases

Experience: Have a minimum of 1 year of experience working with a group of children or adults.

Catholic Charities (cc9) requires State Police, Child Line, FBI Clearances, and valid PA Driver’s License for all positions. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. EOE. Web-site: www.cchbg.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.61 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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