Per Diem LPN

Job Description

Job Description

RISE Housing and Support Services has opportunities for per diem LPNs at our intensive support residence, SunRISE Retreat, and our rehabilitation program, RISE Above. A successful candidate will enjoy supporting program residents with their mental health or substance use recovery.

RISE offers a Licensed Practical Nurse:

• A starting base wage of $27 per hour
• A $500 bonus after 6 months of employment
• Available shifts to fit any schedule, including evenings, nights, and weekends
• An opportunity to gain experience in a human services field in a growing organization that likes to promote from within
• Opportunities to advance into full-time and part-time positions

Overview of Job Responsibilities:

• Providing services to residents as prescribed in their treatment recovery plan under the supervision of a registered nurse
• Assisting with admissions, discharges, and treatment planning
• Acclimating residents to physical surroundings, program philosophy and expectations
• Participating in crisis intervention
• Complying with all relevant regulations governing the program

To qualify you must have:

• A NYS Licensed Practical Nurse certification with a minimum
• An ability to operate independently, think on your feet, and follow your training
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal boundaries
• Our shared belief system in areas such as compassion, respect, positivity, and inclusion
• Successful completion of RISE background checks, a valid driver’s license and a driving history acceptable to the RISE automobile policy.

If you can see yourself as a successful team member in one of our exciting new programs at our growing non-profit, then submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

RISE Housing and Support Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

RISE Housing and Support Services is a human service agency that has been serving people in Saratoga and the surrounding counties since 1978. RISE programs provide safe, healthy housing and support services to people with mental health concerns, substance use, and other life challenges.

Our Mission
Our mission at RISE Housing and Support Services is to help people living with mental health, substance use, and other life challenges to remain safe and healthy in the community through housing and supportive services.

Our Vision
RISE will serve as a catalyst, leader, and partner in meeting the housing and recovery needs of our community. Our knowledgeable and resourceful staff and board members will educate the community to reduce the stigma associated with mental health diagnoses, substance use, and other life challenges.

Our Values
We are compassionate. We focus on the inherent value and uniqueness of each individual we serve.

We are respectful. We listen with respect to understand the needs of the people we serve and respond with dignity and kindness.

We are dedicated. We work together as a team to seek solutions and live our values consistently while holding one another accountable.

We are progressive. We seek and employ socially responsive service models to address substance use and mental health concerns in our community.

We Treat People with
Esteem We believe housing is healthcare and a basic human right. We believe that when individuals have healthy, safe housing, they have the stability and security to achieve greater personal wellness.

Understanding We acknowledge that individuals are unique and success looks different for each person based on their circumstances and goals.

A Holistic Approach We seek to treat each individual as a whole person, understanding that their needs extend beyond their mental health diagnoses, substance use, or medical condition.

Positivity We work together with individuals through the healing process, setting achievable goals and honoring the unique needs and challenges of each person or family member.

Empathy We believe individuals are important to their friends, families, and loved ones. We seek to assist individuals to strengthen and maintain their natural support systems.

Inclusion We work together with individuals and families to coordinate services with other care providers in the community.

Company Description

RISE Housing and Support Services is a human service agency that has been serving people in Saratoga and the surrounding counties since 1978. RISE programs provide safe, healthy housing and support services to people with mental health concerns, substance use, and other life challenges. Our Mission Our mission at RISE Housing and Support Services is to help people living with mental health, substance use, and other life challenges to remain safe and healthy in the community through housing and supportive services. Our Vision RISE will serve as a catalyst, leader, and partner in meeting the housing and recovery needs of our community. Our knowledgeable and resourceful staff and board members will educate the community to reduce the stigma associated with mental health diagnoses, substance use, and other life challenges. Our Values We are compassionate. We focus on the inherent value and uniqueness of each individual we serve. We are respectful. We listen with respect to understand the needs of the people we serve and respond with dignity and kindness. We are dedicated. We work together as a team to seek solutions and live our values consistently while holding one another accountable. We are progressive. We seek and employ socially responsive service models to address substance use and mental health concerns in our community. We Treat People with Esteem We believe housing is healthcare and a basic human right. We believe that when individuals have healthy, safe housing, they have the stability and security to achieve greater personal wellness. Understanding We acknowledge that individuals are unique and success looks different for each person based on their circumstances and goals. A Holistic Approach We seek to treat each individual as a whole person, understanding that their needs extend beyond their mental health diagnoses, substance use, or medical condition. Positivity We work together with individuals through the healing process, setting achievable goals and honoring the unique needs and challenges of each person or family member. Empathy We believe individuals are important to their friends, families, and loved ones. We seek to assist individuals to strengthen and maintain their natural support systems. Inclusion We work together with individuals and families to coordinate services with other care providers in the community.