Residential Support Associate
$44,366–$44,366 year
On-siteFreeport, New York, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily observation and general care for adults with substance use disorders, including completing telephone screenings, unit rounds, and monitoring population status. Perform contraband and drug screenings, prepare meals, and manage facility vehicles and supplies. Ensure room readiness by sanitizing spaces and coordinating linen services, while distributing toiletry items and securing valuables. Provide limited orientation to new admissions, supervise fresh-air breaks, and report work-related injuries immediately. Maintain infection control protocols and participate in staff meetings. This role supports the residential team at Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed Catholic Health facility serving Nassau County since 1913.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Ability to write legibly
- Ability to navigate electronic medical record, Microsoft Outlook, and other Windows applications
- Maintain valid NYS driver's license within agency criteria
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Enrollment or completion of 350-hour CASAC training
- Experience with adults diagnosed with substance use disorders
- Mental health disorders experience
- Other practical medical experience
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