Apartment Support Staff
THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc·City of Watertown, New York
THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc·City of Watertown, New York
The support staff provides direct care and monitoring for residents in an apartment program to ensure their health, safety, and adherence to treatment goals. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living needs, medication management, transportation, and organizing therapeutic activities.
SUMMARY Provides adequate contact with clients in the apartment program to ensure the health and safety of residents and to ensure appropriate support is given for other community services. Observes and documents resident's behaviors to facilitate assessment of treatment goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Immediately reports maintenance concerns/issues to the Apartment Program Manager. Assists in the provision for the physical needs of each resident by the following means:
assist and monitor each resident with obtaining adequate food, clothing and shelter
monitors the self-administration of medication by residents and the adherence to physician's instructions Assist/Instruct residents with how to properly store medications and valuables. Reports to the supervisor all pertinent information concerning illnesses, accidents, untoward events, staff difficulties and repair needs. Monitors food, supplies and upkeep in the apartment helping the resident make appropriate purchases or assisting in the cleaning whenever necessary. Assists in the delivery of restorative services as designated on the service plan. Meet consistently with each resident to provide one-to-one support. Provides transportation for residents to other needed services with the assistance of other staff. Organizes therapeutic activities which include socialization (discussion groups) and recreational opportunities (sports, games, arts and crafts, music). Assist with resident relocation including moving of personal items and cleaning of previous rental site. Obtains a thorough knowledge of appropriate community resources. Refers residents to appropriate social, rehabilitative, medical, mental health and vocational services. Evaluates each resident's growth potential by utilizing the needs assessment tool and the consumer's self-assessment. Documents case records and progress notes. Assist with completing chart audits as assigned. Other related duties as assigned. Management has the right to add or change this position at any time.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Training or experience in the mental health field with developmentally delayed, geriatric and co-occurring disorder clients. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.
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