Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the Straight and Narrow team

Headquartered in Paterson, NJ, Straight and Narrow is the largest program of its kind. We provide innovative and compassionate services to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Residential/Outpatient Treatment Facilities and Community Programs.

Residential Life-Shift Leader

Schedule per week: 40 hours (Sunday 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday 4:00pm-12:00am, Wednesday-Friday 4:00pm-12:00am) Flexibility needed.

Location: All Straight & Narrow locations (Paterson/Secaucus/Passaic)

Regular Salary: $17.50-$18.50/Hr.

General Summary

The Shift Leader provides in office leadership and operational oversight during assigned shifts to ensure a safe, structured, and supportive environment for clients in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation setting. This role supports client engagement in treatment programming, responds to crises, and ensures compliance with facility policies,



licensing requirements, and clinical guidelines. The Shift Leader serves as a key point of contact during the shift, promptly documents and reports incidents, concerns, and operational or client-related issues to the onsite supervisor and leadership, and communicates effectively with clinical, medical, and administrative teams to support continuity of care. The role promotes teamwork, recovery-oriented care at all times. This is an awake position.

Position Specific Duties And Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, disciplined and caring therapeutic environment and maintain direct supervision of all clients
In collaboration with the RLD director assist in covering the responsibilities of Residential Life Supervisor in his/her absence from the agency.
Have a thorough knowledge of CC-Straight & Narrow’s Policies & Procedures and Clients’ Handbook and enforce the rules and structures contained therein.
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📌 Residential Life Shift Leader (Karamba)
🏢 Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson
📍 Karamba