Residential Assistant PRN

Matt Talbot Residential Treatment focus on developing personal integrity and esteem by committing to an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle. Our hope at Catholic Charities is to restore the human spirit and empower men and women to gain dignity from living a responsible and productive life valuing themselves and others.

At Matt Talbot Residential Treatment we also specialize in treating clients with a dual diagnosis of addiction and a mental health disorder offering comprehensive treatment during a clients recovery journey.

This position is a PRN Residential Assistant that will provide guidance and support to alcohol/drug dependent clients.

• Pay rate: $20.00

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Supervise alcohol/drug dependent clients; telephone rules; clients visitors and sign-in policies; enforce curfew and quiet hour policies.
• Ensure clients are transported to appointments and activities as assigned/necessary. *
• Provide client support and guidance.
• Perform de-escalation interventions with clients as needed. *
• Prepare documentation of services provided to clients.
• Operate and maintain program vehicle as instructed if applicable.
• Administer urinalysis drug screens as needed.
• Prepare requisitions of inventory and supplies as requested.
• Assist with all procedures involved in supervision of client self-administration of medication. *
• Initiate start and/or end of daily activities.
• Supervise the completion of client therapeutic work assignments.
• Supervise any medical emergencies that may arise and notify appropriate administrative staff.
• Manage all client planned activities on shift.
• Provide client guidance and support whenever necessary.
• Inspect clients returning from appointments for sobriety and administer breath/urine screens as appropriate.
• Document any client incidents and/or informal coaching using the appropriate instruments to do so. *
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Travel throughout service area required for transporting clients to and from activities.
• Must be able to sit stand walk bend climb reach navigate stairs on a frequent basis at work site for stocking shelves working with clients and maintaining a safe environment.
• Reading writing and finger dexterity to manage data entry faxing copying answering phones forms/documents computer and client files required on a frequent basis.
• Tasks require visual perception and discernment for collecting urine and looking through belongings on an occasional basis.
• Respond to crises as they occur on the floor by quick and spontaneous whole-body movements (walking bending standing pushing pulling) to perform de-escalation with clients on a frequent basis.

Requirements:

• Combination of experience and education normally represented by a High School Diploma or equivalent with one years experience in chemical dependency treatment program.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.

• Must have a valid Ohio Drivers License provide copy of drivers 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/company vehicle on behalf of Catholic Charities.

• Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
• Must have good oral written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to take direction well and respectfully respond to the needs of others.
• Must have good computer skills and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with a team of professional staff desirable.
• 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.

Learn More about Catholic Charities and our Programs by visiting:

• Overview Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland ()
• Service Areas Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland ()
• Families of Promise Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland ()

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

Junior IC