What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT STAFF (CALL-IN) position at Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranto?
Description / Job Summary
This individual reports to the Program Supervisor.
This individual will be responsible for carrying out daily monitoring of program residents and is responsible to adhere to all Policies and Procedures defined by the program.
The individual will be evaluated on performance during the three month probationary period and annually thereafter, according to the anniversary date of hire.
Scheduled work time is to be flexible so as to guarantee responsive and meaningful supervision of residents.
Scheduled work time will be in compliance with the Federal wage and hour regulations.
Responsibilities / Duties
- Maintains residential life in a harmonious manner, free of tension and stress so that all residents can live together comfortably.
- Keep accurate records for each residents.
- Document and identify any unusual behavior, subsequent events, direction and intervention in resident's progress notes and in the staff communication log.
- Maintain documentation regarding whereabouts / activity of each resident on an hourly basis.
- Teach residents appropriate interaction and activity of daily living skills.
- Document any ongoing goal attainment for each resident and refer any concerns to their assigned primary case manager for immediate action and follow-up.
- Complete an incident report in the event of an unusual occurrence, medical or emergency situation.
- Monitor all medication as prescribed by physicians.
- Participate in ongoing in-service / out service training programs where required.
- The Diocese of Scranton requires all employees of CSS complete VIRTUS training.
- Attend supervisory meetings as assigned.
- Follow and enforce program house rules.
- Monitor all residents sleeping patterns.
- Direct residents who remain awake or awaken after curfew to return to bed
- Discourage long conversations.
- Residents must be medicated within their prescription time frames with the priority of having residents medicated prior to oncoming shifts.
- Give clear and concise shift reports with regard to each resident to oncoming staff. Be sure to inform morning staff of all scheduled appointments and / or resident requirements for that day.
- It is expected that call-in staff will work at least two (2) major holidays per year.
- Other duties as assigned to you by the Program Supervisor or Catholic Social Services administrative Staff.
Required Qualifications
