Overnight Worker - LaFrance

We are Hiring! 

As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities of Chemung and Schuyler Counties has offices in Elmira and Watkins Glen and is rooted in a deeply held belief in the dignity of all people. We work to reduce poverty, promote wellness and self-sufficiency, and advocate for social justice. We proudly serve and employ people from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, join a team that changes lives every day. Be a part of something truly special.

Employment Type:  Full Time

Schedule:  Monday- Friday 10pm- 6am

Salary:  $19.50 an hour

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Credentials: Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle

Experience: Experience working directly with participants in the mental health field preferred.

Relevant years of experience and education will be considered

General Description

Provide monitoring of participants throughout the overnight shift, ensuring the safety of participants, as well as the availability of participants to seek assistance and guidance should it be necessary. Ensure a home-like atmosphere, allowing all participants to reside in a safe and stable atmosphere, while obtaining the skills and resources necessary to acquire self-sufficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides immediate direction and support to participants by addressing participant issues and providing appropriate and necessary assistance with regard to crisis situations, as they arise.
• Reviews daily case notes and incident reports to familiarize yourself with the activities and status of all ESSHI participants.
• Completes shift logs, record participant contacts throughout shift as directed.
• Remains apprised and familiar with the participant emergency contacts, hotline protocol and the location of emergency supplies at facility, utilizing police, crisis and hotline interventions as necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
• Maintains clear and regular dialogue with all staff, to ensure continuity of care is maintained.
• Reports and documents all incidents, first aid treatments, medical emergencies, or other crisis according to policy and procedures.
• Follows agency safety, and emergency protocols.
• Ensures that people exercise their rights and that rights are not restricted without due process.
• Ensures people are treated with dignity and respect.
• Maintains and expand skills and knowledge relevant to providing high quality support and services, keeping abreast of and following program policies and procedures.
• Appropriately communicates all pertinent information during the work shift and from shift to shift to other team members and/or assigned supervisor.
• Ensures facility is never left unsupervised during scheduled shifts, never leaving the facility unattended.
• Attends all mandatory staff meetings, staff development trainings and mandatory compliance training.
• Maintains flexibility in work schedule based on needs of participants; including working overtime, non-traditional hours and/or covering additional shifts on an emergency basis.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory directions and perform other related duties as required.