Resident Assistant

We are Hiring!

Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga is growing and seeking a Part-time Residential Assistant to join our Team. This is a female residence.

Catholic Charities’ mission is to support all people in need and advocate for social justice and human dignity in partnership with the Diocese of Rochester and the greater community. We envision a just and compassionate community rooted in love and the dignity of all people. Our objectives are to address the needs of the community’s most vulnerable people and to challenge conditions causing poverty and despair.

If you're looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful candidates who have enthusiasm for helping people. We have supportive leadership who invest in our people and provide opportunities for employees to thrive, grow and learn.

Don't miss out on being a part of something special!

Who are we looking for?

• **Someone who is passionate about making a positive impact in the community.

• **Someone who values partnership and works well both individually and as a part of a team.

• **Someone who is empathetic, ethical, and goal orientated.

• **Someone who is well versed in Trauma-Informed Care.

• **Someone who is a great communicator and has exemplary attention to detail.

Specific Duties:

• **Create a welcoming environment.

• **Plan activities and educational workshops for residents.

• **Transport residents.

• **Room checks to ensure cleanliness.

• **Responsible for the documentation, development, and/or implementation of the following: assessments, service plan goals, service plan reviews, hospitalizations, discharge planning, progress notes, and income. Documentation includes both written and data entry as required.

• **Organization

• **Other duties assigned.

Additional Qualifications:

• **Must be available to work evenings and weekends when residents are available.

• **A working knowledge of harm reduction and trauma-informed practices

• **Acceptance of and demonstrated commitment to the Catholic Charities Tompkins/Tioga values and mission.

• **Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCDR’s corporate compliance and ethics program.

• **Strong interpersonal and communication skills; welcoming and professional manner

• **Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

• **Willing and able to communicate with residents on multiple social media platforms and other forms of communication.

• **Experience working with marginalized, culturally diverse, and homeless populations.

What you will get:

• **Salary: $17.00 - $20.00/hour based on the education and experience of the candidate.

• **Part – time 25 hours weekly Tuesday through Saturday.

Our hiring process and timeline:

• **Applications will be reviewed regularly until the position is filled.

• **Phone screenings will be conducted with qualified candidates.

• **In-person one-hour interviews will be conducted with candidates who advance after the phone screening

• **In-person interviews are typically with 2-4 Interviewers

***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agencies and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet

To Apply:

Please review qualifications and submit two separate documents (in MS Word or PDF format only): 1. cover letter and 2. Resume. Please submit as two separate attachments to an email to Jolena.davis@dor.org

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person