Residential Aide
Project Renewal is a leading non-profit organization with the mission of ending the cycle of homelessness by empowering individuals and families to renew their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Our comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need.
About the role
Atlas House Men’s Shelter is a 100-bed 24/7 general population emergency shelter for homeless men in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn. Our comprehensive services include case management, individual and group counseling, recreational activities, and housing placement assistance. On-site medical and psychiatric services are offered, along with referrals to a wide variety of resources and services that our clients may need.
Under the general direction of the Residential Aide Supervisor, with some latitude for independent action, the Residential Aide provides direct assistance to clients in adhering to the rules and regulations of the shelter.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the day-to-day operations of a shelter for men with substance abuse problems.
- Processes new client intake information, bed assignment, maintains the daily census records, and provides DHS with daily census figures.
- Provides clothing and personal care items to clients as needed.
- Distributes mail, appointment slips, and other documentation to clients.
- Writes detailed incident reports regarding client activity and the condition of the shelter building.
- Conducts searches of client lockers when needed.
- Conducts client pack-ups and property return.
- Manages CARES, the DHS client database.
- Participates in training and monthly staff meetings.
- Utilizes CPR/First Aid techniques in emergency situations and conforms to OSHA standards when necessary.
- Available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Residential Aide Supervisor.
- Must enforce Fire Safety Plan.
Physical Activities
- Walk the ten steps to enter the facility.
- In the event the elevator is out of order, walk between nine floors of the facility (sub-basement to roof), climbing up and down the staircases totaling 174 steps, to observe clients.
- Walk the exterior of the facility to observe shelter residents while in the community.
- Stand to talk to clients and staff, sit for extended periods at the computer, and bend or squat to retrieve records from files.
- Lift up to 30 lbs to assist with client’s property pack-up and distribution.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED.
- If in recovery, must have at least one (1) year of sobriety and a sober support network.
- Some familiarity with substance abuse services environment and population.
- Fire Guard certification F-02 or Fire Safety Coordinator F-80.
Skills
- Teamwork: Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other staff to serve the needs of clients.
- Interpersonal: Ability to effectively role-model socially appropriate behavior, treat residents and coworkers with respect, and create a warm, supportive environment. Ability to work effectively with homeless individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance abuse issues. Ability to enforce rules and regulations in a nonjudgmental manner.
- Communication: Excellent oral, writing, and listening skills.
- Computer: Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Language: Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
Pay
$20.079 per hour