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Title: Case Aide
Program: Clinton Residence
Salary: $19.49/hr
Program Overview:
Clinton Residence is a transitional treatment facility licensed and regulated by the NYS Office of Mental Health. The facility provides transitional housing for 57 formerly homeless, single adults with chronic mental illness, some of whom are dually diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential duties of the Case Aide include but are not limited to the following activities:
- 57 bed mental health supportive housing facility in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan, has immediate openings for case aides.
- Participates in socialization and recreational activities with the residents
- Conducts regular room inspections/provides ongoing assessment and feedback to and about resident’s ADL skills
- Participates in weekly clinical team meetings; works with case managers to support individual resident goals
- Responsible for front desk support including answering phones, monitoring and securing entrance to the building.
- Provides escorts for clients, as needed, to medical, psychiatric and other appointments.
- Responsible for orienting and assisting new residents including escorting to room and providing linens, toiletries, etc.
- Conduct fire and safety preservation tests during admission process, and as needed.
- Supervision of medication administration including documentation on Medication Administration Records, and comprehensive communication regarding medication issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualification:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Experience working with mentally ill adults preferred
Salary : $19