Residential Aide - Elmhurst, United States - Goddard Riverside Community Center

Goddard Riverside Community Center

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Elmhurst, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Organization Overview:
The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers.

We are two of New York City's leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City.

We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

Baxter Safe Haven is a transitional housing residence for unsheltered adults.

Goddard Riverside Community Center is committed to building community and enhancing the lives of vulnerable New Yorkers by meeting essential human needs.

Purpose of Position:

Assist tenants in the development of daily independent living skills, including assisting with laundry, personal hygiene and providing meals - Maintain attendance and monitor status of clients - Receive meal deliveries and maintain kitchen - Perform client intakes and provide an orientation of the facility at check in - Document intakes, bed swaps, attendance and incident reports via CARES.

Schedule:
Sunday through Thursday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

Salary Range:
$31,164-$38,955

Establish and cultivate professional and positive working relationships with residents.
Utilize evidencebased practice models including person centered planning, motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, culturally sensitive, and strengthsbased approach are utilized.
Complete regular and routine checkin's of resident and inspections of the facility, including nightly bed counts
Ensure compliance with all health, fire, and safety codes, ensure timely handling of all violations, prevent violations whenever possible.
Participate in staff meetings where resident issues, operations, policies, procedures, and program outcomes are discussed.
Cofacilitate and participate in groups/workshops with clinical staff
Assist in the monitoring and development of resident's daily independent living skills (individually or in groups)
Conduct intakes during evenings, overnights, and weekends as needed.
Document in CARES intake system and ensure all clients are admitted in a timely fashion.
Provide daily food service (heat and serve) and ensure food delivery is stored immediately.
Manage operations desk: ensure documentation of client whereabouts, answer phones when necessary.
Help maintain the cleanliness of the building and monitor common areas.
Work collaboratively with building staff to assist tenants and ensure tenant safety.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Educational Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree preferred.
12 years of applicable experience in shelter or residential setting preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred.
Food Protection Certificate will be required.
Ability to maintain accurate records, to prepare and submit all required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner Knowledge of DHS requirements and protocols strongly preferred.
Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy, discretion, patience and understanding.
Must be able to multitask with strong organizational skills.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Prior work experience with homeless/ mentally ill individuals is helpful, but not required
Detail orientated and systems savvy.
Compassionate and personable
Teamorientated
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be:
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, OneDrive Excel, etc.
Able to use or learn multiple databases including CARES.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent bending, kneeling, walking, climbing, and lifting to 50 lbs.
Work Environment
Facility grounds, work site is in a residential building.
Warming Kitchen
Occasional visits to client rooms
Escort residents to appointments
Outdoor work required.

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We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences.

We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations._**
_ Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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