Overnight Resident Assistant- Marillac Job at St. Catherine's Center for Ch

OVERNIGHT RESIDENT ASSISTANT -- MARILLAC FAMILY SHELTER

About Us:

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more. St. Catherine’s is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. Our DEIB initiatives are designed to foster an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity.

Our Mission:

St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families and adults we serve.

Position Overview:

The Overnight Resident Assistant (RA) assists families in service plan implementation by obtaining and providing feedback regarding their progress toward service plan goals. The RA performs overnight tasks necessary for maintaining the physical appearance and overall cleanliness of the property and buildings. Responsible to provide continued respect, support, and care, and a family atmosphere for clients of the facility and fellow staff members. Strives to ensure a safe, secure, healthy, clean and positive environment for client families as they make their transition from homelessness through after-care.

Position Requirements:

• Ability to work the shift of: Monday-Friday, 12am – 8am
• High School diploma / GED Equivalent, required
• Certain deadlines and unanticipated developments may require flexibility to work during weekends and/or holidays.
• A current Clean and Valid New York StateDriver’s License (actively licensed at least one year) is required.
  • Staff in driving positions must be able to meet agency’s minimum requirements of our insurance policy for authorized drivers; including, but not limited to the minimum age of 21 at time of hire.
• Familiarity with multi-line telecommunication systems.
• Proficiency in computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Google Business Workspace Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Meet, Sheets, etc.), and use secure Internet practices.
• A kind, warm and caring mindset; Capable of exhibiting empathy for those in need.
• Capacity and openness to work with populations from culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, including but not limited to a broad range of people with various developmental and functional levels.
• Qualities of positivity, flexibility and adaptability; A professional record of integrity, proven reliability and dependability.
• Capable of exercising ethical, independent judgment and discretion, handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check requirements, including fingerprinting.

Duties & Responsibilities include:

• General custodial, cleaning/care of floors, windows, walls and other areas as assigned; Seasonal yard/courtyard clean up; snow removal and shoveling.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with residents and other staff, keeping appropriate personal boundaries, in accordance with all agency procedures, policies, and practices.
• Ensure a safe, secure, healthy and clean environment; making property rounds, both interior and exterior, reporting any situations.
• Document interactions with families using critical incident reports, intake information forms, progress note section of case files, log, etc.
• Respect the rights of others and protect all confidential information.
• Intervene in crisis situations and assist with conflict resolution as needed.
• Participate in regular professional development programming, and monthly staff meetings.
• Clearly communicate any concerns and suggestions to supervisor and/or director.
• Actively contribute to the maintenance of a “client supportive” and respectful community.
• Manage reception desk and telephone as overnight reception is needed.
• Other position-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What We Offer You*:

• Up to a $5000 Sign-on Bonuses for qualifying positions*
• Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
• Health Insurance options*: Medical, Dental and Vision
• $600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit*
• Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and 10 Paid Holidays*!
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus*
• We are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program*
• Pension Plan with Aggressive Agency contribution*
• Life Insurance* – Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee
• Paid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate
• Tuition Reimbursement* and Travel & Mileage Reimbursement*
• Professional Development and Career & Growth Opportunities
• The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment
• Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.

*To qualify, certain conditions may apply; Ask a Human Resources Generalist for more information.

EEO Statement: St. Catherine’s Center for Children is committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, reproductive health and pregnancy, family history and genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, politics, or other beliefs, and any other characteristics protected by law.

Background Checks: We run a thorough and complete pre-employment background check on all candidates being considered for a position, this includes fingerprinting. All candidates must successfully clear the pre-employment background check process, which follows NYS/DOJ requirements. We pay for all pre-employment background checks!