Per Diem Residential Aide

Primary Function

To supervise residents in a Phipps Tier II shelter in the Bronx and to ensure observance of house rules and facilitate a secure and functional environment for the residents, guests and staff. The Residential Aide, working with the Senior Residential Aide, must be willing to take responsibility for the security of the facility.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Makes rounds of the facility and conducts unit inspections.
• Reports issues raised by residents to Senior Residential Aide.
• Welcome new families that arrive during assigned shift and conducts preliminary intake and orientation.
• Reports all building issues to Senior Residential Aide.
• Maintains daily log, census, school attendance, visitor and resident sign-in logs.
• Conducts pre and post-unit inventories.
• Becomes familiar with procedures for fire safety and other emergency procedures, acquires understanding of the building features and potential problems.
• Responds to emergencies and contacts Senior Residential Aide for all emergencies.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary by the Senior Residential Aide.

Qualifications

• New York State Security Guard License, and 8hr & 16 hr. certificate.
• New York State Fire Guard License highly preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Candidate must be computer literate.