Location: New York,NY, USA
Residential Aide
197 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, USA
Req #2469
Monday, June 3, 2024
ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!
Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.
But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, t he Residential Aide will assist in ensuring effective service delivery . The R esidential A ide will provide staff support and maintain program stability by providing assistance and monitoring the premises. The R esidential A ide will be expected to engage with individuals experiencing homelessness as well as with Program and Outreach staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
+ Monitor the area and provide resources to clients
+ M aintain a welcoming, safe, stable environment for clients
+ Make hourly rounds within and outside the facility to ensure safety and security
+ Incident management: Report and document incidents, crisis interventions, communicate with on-call management team
+ Record keeping including documentation of daily attendance, shift report, visitors, writing progress notes
+ Greet people entering the site , determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations
+ Circulate among residents, visitors, or employees to preserve order and protect property
+ Complete intakes, and property searches as needed, distribute mail
+ Accept and log all food deliveries and serve meals to clients. Willingness to complete food safety course
+ Screen residents and visitors and packages to prevent passage of prohibited articles into residence
+ Use company vehicle to transport clients to and from appointments in the community and as directed by program management
+ Provide relief support for 311 operations
+ Facilitate onsite laundry and shower resources for clients
+ Perform other related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Two years of related experience
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required
+ High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Associates degree preferred
+ CPR and First Aid certifications a plus
+ Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and/or mental health or substance use issues is a plus
+ Valid NY or NJ drivers license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground is preferred
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Other details
+ Pay Type Hourly
+ Min Hiring Rate $19.23
+ Max Hiring Rate $19.23
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+ 197 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, USA