650SFC-Support Staff - Support Staff

Description/Job Summary

This individual reports to the Program Supervisor.

Assists with the day to day operations of a 30 bed transitional housing program for homeless

veterans.

Job Location is St. Francis Commons – 504 Penn Ave. Scranton PA 18509

Job does require some 2nd and 3rd shift availability.

Job Duties will include but not be limited to: Assist with transportation with agency vehicle

provide onsite security medication management completion of paperwork and some data entry

maintaining program logs and paperwork answering of agency phones and monitoring onsite

facility cameras.

This individual will be responsible for carrying out daily monitoring of program residents and is

responsible to adhere to all Policies and Procedures defined by the program.

The individual will be evaluated on performance during the three month probationary period and

annually thereafter according to the anniversary date of hire.

Scheduled work time is to be flexible so as to guarantee responsive and meaningful supervision of

residents.

Scheduled work time will be in compliance with the Federal wage and hour regulations.

Responsibilities/Duties

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Maintains residential life in a harmonious manner free of tension and stress so that all

residents can live together comfortably.

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Keep accurate records for each residents.

o Document and identify any unusual behavior subsequent events direction and

intervention in resident’s progress notes and in the staff communication log.

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Maintain documentation regarding whereabouts/activity of each resident on an hourly basis.

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Teach residents appropriate interaction and activity of daily living skills.

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Document any ongoing goal attainment for each resident and refer any concerns to their

assigned primary case manager for immediate action and followup.

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Complete an incident report in the event of an unusual occurrence medical or emergency

situation.

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Monitor all medication as prescribed by physicians.

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Participate in ongoing inservice/out service training programs where required.

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The Diocese of Scranton requires all employees of CSS complete VIRTUS training.

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Attend supervisory meetings as assigned.

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Follow and enforce program house rules.

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Monitor all residents sleeping patterns.

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Direct residents who remain awake or awaken after curfew to return to bed

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Discourage long conversations.

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Residents must be medicated within their prescription time frames with the priority of

having residents medicated prior to oncoming shifts.

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Give clear and concise shift reports with regard to each resident to oncoming staff. Be sure

to inform morning staff of all scheduled appointments and/or resident requirements for that

day.

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It is expected that callin staff will work at least two (2) major holidays per year.

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Other duties as assigned to you by the Program Supervisor or Catholic Social Services

administrative Staff.

Required Qualifications

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The individual will possess a high school diploma; an associates or bachelor degree is

desired however experience may be substituted.

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The individual must be of good moral character dependable reliable and emotionally

stable.

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The individual must be able to pass a physical examination upon employment and annually

thereafter.

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The individual must possess a current/valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and must have

access to an insured automobile while on duty.

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The individual must consent to a criminal record check through both Pennsylvania Access to

Criminal History (PATCH FBI Clearance and the State Child Abuse Clearance.

o He/She must provide complete details of any arrest records they may possess and the

outcome.

o He/She must consent to random drug and alcohol testing.

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The individual must be trained and certified in CPR AED and First Aide. If the individual

does not hold current valid certifications training will be provided for the individual during

the employment orientation period (first 40 hours).

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The Diocese of Scranton requires all employees complete an initial VIRTUS training

Program designed to empower organizations and people to better control risk and improve

the lives of all those who interact with the Church.

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Employees will also be required to monitor the VIRTUS websites and complete any internet

updates as they become assigned.

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Employees must also complete all other trainings programs out services inservices

conferences seminars conventions etc. as assigned by the Training Coordinator