Client Care Worker - Caring For The Hungry And Homeless Of Peekskill (Chhop)

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Job Order ID

NY1463805

# of Positions :

1

Minimum Education Level

High School Diploma/GED

Experience Required

2 years

Duration

Full Time Regular

Shift

Hours per week:

Not Specified

Provides direct care, guidance, and supervision to clients of Jan Peek House, assists in oversight of routines of daily living, fosters positive socialization and interaction among clients, participates in training and staff meetings and carries out any other assignments as needed. As CHHOP operates 24 hours daily and 7 days per week, employee schedules may change in accordance with organization need. Qualifications A high school diploma, some college preferred, two years of social service experience relevant to a shelter or its equivalent preferred, sensitivity to needs of indigent adults, understanding of group work and positive human relationships, knowledge of alcohol, drug and mental health issues preferred, commitment to working with homeless individuals in an environment that respects the human dignity of all. Must be fully vaccinated for COVID 19 Principal Activities Develop good relationships with residents and contribute to the development of a positive atmosphere. Assist coworkers and senior staff in carrying out daily routines of the program including conducting daily cleaning tasks, light food service, laundering service, leisure activities, etc. Ensure orderly entrance and exit of clients and escort out unauthorized and disruptive clients, this includes using a wand for all clients upon entry. Conduct random searches of client person and property. Conduct random drug and alcohol screening. Listen to the concerns of residents and inform case manager of the results of actions. Documents client behaviors and reports any deviation from baseline behavior to supervisor or case manager. Engage in crisis intervention and de escalation. Able to identify clients at risk of self destructive or high risk behaviors. Communicates issues and problems to supervisor, in narratives and other records; provides other reports on shelter as needed. Attend staff meetings and in-service training workshops as required. Ensure complete and timely communication to and between staff Possess knowledge of community resources and be able to make phone contact and refer callers to appropriate community agencies.

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Caring For The Hungry And Homeless Of Peekskill (CHHOP)

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