Residential Aide Jobs

JOB SUMMARY

The Residential Aide Coordinates and ensures the overall safety and security of the facility. Coordinates and verifies client movement in the facility in conjunction with other operation staff, while also monitoring the client conduct and overall behavior during tour of duty.

Pay: $21.64

Schedule: Shifts available- 8am-4pm, 4pm-12am or 12am-8am. Must be available at least one weekends day.

JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position.

The Resident Support Specialist ensures the safety and security of all clients, visitors, staff, and property. This is accomplished by performing the following functions:

• Maintains appropriate documentation accurately throughout shift, i.e., turn-over, census, logs, incident reports, case notes, etc.
• Screens all clients and visitors to the facility.
• Reviews video cameras and monitors area consistently.
• Preform administrative and reception duties at front desk when needed.
• Accepts resident referrals and reviews rules and regulations with new arrivals including but not limited to the rule of 2 bags per person upon intake.
• Conducts inspections in accordance with OTDA/DSS standards by physically entering each unit to ensure proper attendance is recorded.
• Facilitates and documents evacuation procedures, ( i.e. fire drills) as directed
• Other duties may be assigned by management as needed to ensure the successful operation of the program.
• Enforces and educates clients on CHI, site and DSS policies, regulations, and rules with residents.
• Preps vacant units for new placements.
• Maintains visibility to residents by wearing Safety Monitor vest and ID badge and inspects site through regular tours of the property.
• At the direction of CHI staff, acts as a liaison between the agency and the community at large.
• Provides limited crisis intervention and de-escalation to residents, when necessary, until CHI professional staff Case Managers, Program Managers or Director of Emergency Housing can be contacted and/or intervene. Contacts supervisor and/or the proper authorities as needed.
• Submits all internal and external reports in a timely and correct manner as required by funding agencies and/or CHI (logs, notes, incident reports). Maintains logs, office, and site in an orderly fashion.
• Maintains proper usage of cleaning supplies and inventory.
• Informs Building Superintendent of work site’s physical condition (i.e. dangerous conditions, possible repair needs, supply needs, etc.).

ENTRY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred. 1-2 years of experience in a related field may be substituted for high School diploma or GED equivalent.

• First Aid/CPR Certification- and Food Handler’s Certification required or needs to be obtained in first 60 days of employment.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience working in related field preferred.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls, and perform proper notifications.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, nights and/or weekends and overtime if necessary.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English required. Multi-lingual and Spanish proficiency prioritized.
• MUST be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• F-02 or F80 Fire Safety Coordinator certification, required (or ability to obtain certification within 60 days of employment)