Resident Advisor - Montclair, United States - Covenant House New Jersey
Description
At Nancy's Place, Covenant House offers round-the-clock intensive care to help kids become self-sufficient and independent.Many of the kids are struggling with a form of mental illnesses such as depression, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, or anxiety.
We typically care for eight youth at a time, and have seen many kids transition from Nancy's Place to happy, independent places.
Resident Advisors at Nancy's- Monitor residents during sleeping hours to ensure their safety.
- Monitors the building with a focus on resident safety.
- Participates in case management staff meetings and attends required training.
- Accurately and comprehensively documents case records with information regarding interactions and case plan updates
- Participates in crisis management
- Supervises youth as they selfadminister prescribed or over the counter medication.
- Monitors resident activities within the building to ensure a safe and healthy living environment
- Performs tasks needed in maintaining a clean work environment
- Works with individual residents and escorts them to activities as needed
- Manages and administers shift petty cash
- Assists as needed with fundraising affairs and special events which may be conducted outside the employee's normal work schedule.
- Expected to be involved in food preparation steps to ensure residents receive 3 meals a day.
- Required to assist residents and agency with food shopping for individual and site needs.
- All other duties assigned by management staff
Days off:
Friday & Saturday
Rate:
$20.52 an hour
Experience and Skills
- A bachelor's degree in social work, human service or related field preferred
- Experience working with clients with mental health diagnoses,
- Excellent assessment and judgment capacities
- Valid New Jersey drivers' license with an insurable driving record
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