What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Graveyard Residential Associate position at Professional Therapeutic Community Network (PTCN)?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Full-Time Graveyard Residential Associate to join our team. This vital role involves providing compassionate support and supervision during overnight hours to residents in a community-based setting. Residential Support Staff provides resident supervision, monitors behavioral compliance, mentors and role models pro-social behaviors, observes behavior, and provides supportive and objective feedback.
Responsibilities:
- Completes assigned shift duties.
- Supervises youth and/or adults through positive interactions.
- Serves as a positive role model.
- Keeps clients on track with daily schedule and chores.
- Transport youth to scheduled appointments and individual and group therapy sessions.
- Maintains safe work environment for residents, staff, and community (safety measures may include physical intervention, if necessary). Surveys the facility daily for potentially harmful or unsafe situations or items.
- Holds residents accountable for negative behaviors, and reinforces positive behaviors, with incentives and privileges.
- Follows the graveyard checklist as required.
- Documents necessary information regarding residents and/or program.
- Performs necessary safety inspections and searches for contraband in rooms and personal effects.
- Facilitates or co-facilitates skills training.
- Provides structured recreational activities daily.
- Attends all necessary staff meetings, trainings, and specific meetings regarding client supports.
- Oversights to ensure that tracking is being entered into the computer.
- Oversights clients’ individual emergency plans to ensure that all information is up to date.
- Responsible for beginning weekly DRN sheets.
- Other duties as assigned by Program Manager or Lead Staff.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma, supplemented with course work in social science or related field of study, and/or combination of related work, school, and experience.
- Positions that require driving necessitate a valid Oregon Driver’s license, proof of personal auto insurance, and safe driving record.
- Must be able to work flexible hours within stated availability. This will include day, swing, graveyard and weekends. Part-time/on-call staff will be expected to be available for holiday work.
- Position requires response to work related calls which may include calls received while driving. This will require a “hands free” unit or pulling over to the side of the road in accordance to Oregon’s state law of no cell phone calls while driving (January 1, 2010.)
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20