Residential Support Staff
THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc·Town of Gouverneur, New York
THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc·Town of Gouverneur, New York
Provide a safe and supportive living environment for individuals with persistent mental health diagnoses. Responsibilities include supervising daily activities, overseeing medication self-administration, and assisting residents with independent living skills.
Description Schedule Full-Time: Tuesday- Saturday 3pm-11pm
SUMMARY We are seeking Residential Support Staff to foster a safe, structured, and supportive living environment for individuals with diverse persistent mental health diagnoses (Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder, OCD, etc.).
This role entails supervising daily activities, overseeing meal preparation and household responsibilities, and assisting residents in developing independent living skills.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting regular house and bed checks, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and ethical standards, and providing guidance, encouragement, and support to residents.
Additionally, this position involves overseeing medication self-administration, coordinating transportation for residents, responding effectively to medical and crisis situations, and ensuring adherence to program policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a commitment to resident well-being, and the ability to collaborate within a team-oriented environment.
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.
Must maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Must obtain/maintain current certification and/or training in CPR and First Aid, and any other areas specified by state law and agency regulation.
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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