Case Aide

Project Renewal is a leading non-profit organization with the mission of building supportive communities where people achieve dignity and independence, renewing their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Our comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need. With a staff of 950+ and an annual budget of $140 million, Project Renewal is one of the larger social service nonprofits in New York City. Title: Case Aide Program: Clinton Residence Salary: $20.079 per hour Program Overview: Clinton Residence is a transitional treatment facility licensed and regulated by the NYS Office of Mental Health. The facility provides transitional housing for 57 formerly homeless, single adults with chronic mental illness, some of whom are dually diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 57 bed mental health supportive housing facility in Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan, has immediate openings for case aides. Participates in socialization and recreational activities with the residents Conducts regular room inspections/provides ongoing assessment and feedback to and about resident's ADL skills Participates in weekly clinical team meetings; works with case managers to support individual resident goals Responsible for front desk support including answering phones, monitoring and securing entrance to the building. Provides escorts for clients, as needed, to medical, psychiatric and other appointments. Responsible for orienting and assisting new residents including escorting to room and providing linens, toiletries, etc. Conduct fire and safety preservation tests during admission process, and as needed. Supervision of medication administration including documentation on Medication Administration Records, and comprehensive communication regarding medication issues. Other duties as assigned. Qualification: High School Diploma or GED required Experience working with mentally ill adults preferred Project Renewal is an equal opportunity employer. Its long-standing policy has been to embrace the equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, gender (see separately issued Gender Discrimination policy for more detail), physical or mental disability, age (18 and over), military status, arrest record, marital status, domestic partnership status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Project Renewal Inc.