Posted August 01, 2026
RESIDENTIAL WORKER
CURA Inc
Secaucus, NJ, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision of residents during assigned shifts.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and structured living environment.
- Monitor resident activities and ensure compliance with facility rules, schedules, and treatment expectations.
- Conduct routine room inspections to ensure cleanliness, safety, and adherence to program standards.
- Complete regular facility rounds and document observations.
- Monitor resident sign-in/sign-out procedures and visitor activity.
- Observe residents for behavioral changes, medical concerns, or signs of relapse and immediately report concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
- Assist with resident admissions, orientations, room assignments, and discharges.
- Conduct resident and visitor searches in accordance with agency policies.
- Monitor medication line as directed by nursing staff (without administering medications unless appropriately certified).
- Perform and document random and scheduled drug screenings and breathalyzer tests, as assigned.
- Transport residents to appointments, meetings, court appearances, or other approved activities when required.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies, behavioral crises, and medical incidents following agency procedures.
- Complete incident reports, shift reports, and other required documentation accurately and timely.
- Assist residents with daily living activities while encouraging personal responsibility and independence.
- Encourage resident participation in treatment, recovery activities, house meetings, and recreational programming.
- Enforce agency policies, resident handbook guidelines, and safety procedures in a respectful and consistent manner.
- Collaborate with counselors, case managers, nurses, and other staff regarding resident progress and concerns.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.
- Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and in-service education.
