Overnight Residential Aide - Residential Services

Description:

ABOUT US

Sanctuary for Families is New York’s leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through comprehensive services. We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse. We work to end gender violence through three key strategies: direct services, outreach and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 11 locations throughout New York City.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Ensures that the participants of a transitional shelter are safe, monitors access to the facility, maintains an accurate count of the number of people in the facility, provides hourly tours of the facility, and maintains confidentiality of the facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answers and transfers incoming calls.
• Provides conflict resolution.
• Conducts monthly apartment inspections.
• Screens incoming visitors to the facility by means of identification verification.
• In the absence of maintenance staff, sweeps the entry area, courtyard, and front of building as needed.
• Responds to security emergencies.
• Maintains a logbook of facility activities.
• Conducts hourly tours of the facility to ensure its safety.
• Performs any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed.
• Prepares Incident/Accident and FYI reports for emergencies and violations of rules and/or regulations.
• Ensures compliance with program safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains a safe and secure environment for clients, staff, and visitors.
• Distributes information to residents regarding program rules and regulations.
• Monitors fire safety alarm panel and respond to facility emergencies.

Requirements:

• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
• Possess or able to get an F-80 Certification; within six months of the hired date.
• CPR and First Aid certified or eligible;
• Previous experience working in a shelter setting with families preferred;
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
• High school diploma or equivalency, prior security law enforcement experience preferred;
• Possess or able to obtain NYS Security Guard License;
• Good verbal and writing skills;
• Calm during crisis;
• Strong interpersonal skills;

Budgeted Salary: Salary range: $20.00/hr - $20.00/hr

Work position is in-person full time.

Vaccination Policy: Proof of vaccination or proof of 1st dose with scheduled 2nd dose within 30 days is required.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employer retirement contribution
• Student loan assistance
• Gym reimbursement program
• Flex spending account
• Paid time off

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. Sanctuary for Families follows the requirements of the Human Rights Law including with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

People of color, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.

We recognize that the safety, healing and self-determination of survivors of domestic violence and related forms of gender violence is at the intersection of racial, gender, economic, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and disability justice, as well as many other critical issues. In order to realize our mission, Sanctuary strives to center DEI principles at every level of the organization and continues to deepen that commitment.