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Lead Residential Aide

1/8/2026

The Lead Residential Aide oversees evening program operations, providing guidance to Residential Aides and ensuring safety and effective functioning of activities. They also handle conflict resolution, delegate tasks, and maintain communication between the team and management.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
VIP Community Services is dedicated to changing lives and transforming our community. We offer a continuum of services to individuals with histories of chemical dependency. Our client-centered approach empowers people to take charge of their lives and discover their personal paths to self-sufficiency.
About the Role

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under the direction and supervision of Operations Supervisor, the Lead Residential Aide will respond as the point person for day-to-day evening program operations.  He / She will be responsible for providing guidance and oversite to the Residential Aides and to ensure the effective operation of evening functions and activities.


POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Train Residential Aides on specific tasks and duties in accordance with VIP guidelines for Operation Staff. 

• Facilitate open communication with the team and act as the contact point for information between team and management team.

• Monitor evening activities to ensure safety rules and requirements are followed according to policy and procedure.

• Conduct & create an inspiring and positive team environment, motivate team members, and encourage creativity workload. 

• Mediate disputes, address concerns and resolve conflicts quickly under the supervision of the management team. Document incidents in AWARDS. 

• Delegate tasks and ensure adequate follow up.

• Identify operation related issues and implement effective solutions.

• Manage toxicology systems in accordance with policy and procedure.

• Ensure adherence to the client screening policy & procedure. 

• Maintain the daily log, recording all events as indicated, complete electronic shift reports at the end of each shift covered, and complete the Bed Pop Sheet for all overnight shifts.

• Guide / conduct facility checks (rooms, bathrooms, staff and clients, kitchen-stove, pilot lights, back and front stairways), every hour (or as indicated) and log the rounds according to procedure.

• Initiate Calls to outside emergency personnel (911/paramedics) in an emergency according to protocol.

• Oversee and assign Residential Aides to cover meals and ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen.

• Complete inventory and maintain the supplies to meet the needs of the facility.

• Participate in monthly mandatory staff meetings and all other mandatory meetings.

• Maintain appropriate email etiquette and communication with supervisors, managers, and co-workers

  •  Complete all Incident Reports in Compliance Manager/HealthEquity for all incidents.

· Maintain good working relationships with all agency staff, clients, and visitors.

· Assume any other responsibilities delegated by the Operations Supervisor

· Attend Meetings as assigned.

Requirements

  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School Diploma / GED. CASAC-T preferred.

· Minimum of two (2) years working with a residential social service program (i.e., OASAS or OMH facility, supportive housing, shelter, etc.)

· Fire Safety Coordinator Certificate (F-80) or can be hired with the condition of obtaining within 90 days

· Food Handler's Certificate or can be hired with the condition of obtaining within 30 days.

· Ability to speak/write the English language

· Bilingual Spanish Preferred

· Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends  


JOB SETTING:

· Office/Mobile setting

· Must possess sight, hearing and digital senses or prosthetics that will ensure the completion of the essential functions of the Clinical Coordinator, Mobile Medication Unit.

· Occasionally you must lift a maximum of 10 lbs.

Key Skills
TrainingCommunicationMonitoringConflict ResolutionDelegationProblem SolvingSafety ManagementDocumentationTeam MotivationInventory ManagementEmergency ResponseFacility ChecksClient InteractionEmail EtiquetteRelationship Building
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcareManagement & Leadership
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