Residential Life Associate Men's Treatment (Part-Time)

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the Straight and Narrow team!

Headquartered in Paterson, NJ, Straight and Narrow is the largest program of its kind. We provide innovative and compassionate services to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Residential/Outpatient Treatment Facilities and Community Programs.

Residential Life Associate (Part-Time)

Location: All Straight & Narrow Programs (Passaic/Patterson/ Secaucus)

Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm, 4:00pm-12:00am, 12:00am-8:00am (flexibility required)

Regular Salary: $16.00-17.00/Hr.

Job Summary:

The Residential Life Associate provides direct supervision and support to clients living in a structured treatment environment as well as a Halfway house setting. This role conducts 30-minute safety and wellness rounds, monitors and documents client behaviors, and supports daily routines aligned with treatment goals. Residential Life staff assist clients through their recovery process by reinforcing coping skills, promoting accountability, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment in collaboration with the clinical, medical, and administrative team. Ensure a clean and orderly physical plant and take a leadership role in maintaining a safe, disciplined and caring therapeutic environment for the person served. This is an awake position.

Position Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Client Supervision and Support:

• Provide direct supervision and support to clients at all times
• Maintain high visibility in client areas to provide structure and supervision.
• Assist/supervise clients in maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the facility.
• Assist clients in attaining internal structure by strictly following established schedule.
• Know the names of all clients on the unit and their room assignments.
• Introduce self to all new clients on their first day on the unit and inform them of your role on the unit and the times you will be present.
• Immediately informed the shift supervisor if the following personnel rations are not met on assigned shift -one (1) staff per twenty-four (24) client ratio during waking hours and one (1) staff per thirty (30) during sleeping hours, and two staff members at all times.
• Document client behavior utilizing the Electronic Health Record System (EHR) in accordance with funding sources and Medicaid protocols.
• You may not use personal cell phones while driving, while on duty, or while responsible for client supervision or care, except in emergency situations and in compliance