This position is an Residential Aide role that provides on-call coverage during weekdays, evenings, and overnight shifts, Including 8:00a.m. – 4:00pm., 4pm -12a.m., and 12a.m. (midnight) – 8a.m., as needed. The Residential Aides ensures that safety and security of the participants residing in the transitional shelter are safe, monitors access to the facility, maintains an accurate head count of the number of people in the facility, conducting hourly tours of the facility, and maintains confidentiality of the facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains a safe and secure environment for clients, staff, and visitors.
- Distributes information to residents regarding program rules and regulations.
- Ensures compliance with program safety policies and procedures.
- Screens incoming visitors to the facility by means of identification verification.
- Provides conflict resolution.
- Conducts monthly apartment inspections.
- Monitors fire safety alarm panel and respond to facility emergencies.
- Maintains a logbook of facility activities.
- Conducts hourly tours of the facility to ensure its safety.
- Answers and transfers incoming calls.
- Prepares Incident/Accident and FYI reports for emergencies and violations of rules and/or regulations.
- Responds to security emergencies.
- In the absence of maintenance staff, sweeps the entry area, courtyard, and front of building as needed.
- Performs any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed.
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalency, prior security law enforcement experience preferred;
- Previous experience working in a shelter setting with families preferred;
- F-80 and F-02 License strongly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Good verbal and writing skills;
- CPR and First Aid certified or eligible;
- Possess or able to get an F-80 and F-02 Certification; within three months of the hired date.
- Calm during crisis;
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
Budgeted Salary: $20.00-$20.00 per year.
Work position is On-call; Hourly/Non-Exempt
Work schedule is currently in-person; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations
Benefits:
- Sick PTO under NYS Sick & Safe Leave Law
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness program and rewards
Sanctuary for Families is a welcoming workplace. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected under Federal, New York state or New York city laws.
Survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.
