Per Diem Case Aide

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Program Director, per diem staff assist with case management directives, care, and/or instruction to residents. Helps complete forms, securely gather appropriate information required to document, and provide information about Open Door Mission services or provide referrals. Performs room or dorm inspections, supervises client tasks or chores, and ensures all house rules are followed. This position is not responsible for a case load and may require driving for evening and weekend recreational, sober living activities or family field trips. All overnight shifts are required to be awake.
All per diem employees are required to work 24 hours within a 30 day period and required to work the shift they elect.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Service Responsibilities
•Provide day-to-day supervision and support to residents
•Observe, monitor and document resident behaviors as well as progress in accordance with agency standards
•Assist in the implementation and supervision of recreational activities, including Bible readings and/or life skill groups
•Complete household chores assigned by supervisor to maintain cleanliness and safety standards
•Supervise and document resident medications in accordance with agency policies
•Perform any duties necessary for effective and efficient operation of community residence
Administrative Responsibilities
•Regularly practices adherence to Facility/Program/Open Door Mission standards, and ensures documentation/policy requirements are followed
•Observe all safety rules and regulations for self and others.
•Utilize Mission Tracker and/or HMIS, and email to record, report, and communicate client information
•Maintain appropriate and timely communication with staff and management, especially regarding critical incidents
•May perform prescreen responsibilities for intake
•May secure student resident medicine, and witness usage, and securely maintain documentation
•May provide transportation as necessary
•May administer random drug testing and maintain documentation

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
•Christian with a commitment to and a passion for "Changing Lives. Restoring Hope" in the lives of the impoverished, addicted and mentally ill
•Exercise compassion, discernment, and models appropriate boundaries
•Able and willing to honor the leadership, chain of command, standards and ministry objectives of ODM
•Proficient with data entry, and computer skills for generation of daily office communication
•Strong team player, detailed and organized
•Ability to work positively within a change environment
•Exposure to resource acquisition
•Must maintain a high degree of trustworthiness and reliability
•Requires NYS driver's license and have a driving record acceptable to ODM insurance carrier
•For those in recovery, a minimum of 1 year sobriety required

ODM has a mandatory 5-year Employment Verification Process. Please be aware that before an offer of employment can be provided, you will be required to provide employer name, employment dates, and contact information for all roles held within the past 5 year.