Job Information
Community Housing Innovations Residential Aid in Brooklyn, New York
Residential Aid
Job Details
Job Location
Sleep Inn 18th St - Brooklyn, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$21.64 - $45,000.00
Description
WHO IS CHI?
Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.
WHAT DOES CHI OFFER?
CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer:
Generous Paid time off
Personal and Sick Days
Health insurance and health reimbursement account
Dental and vision plans
Flexible spending account
AFLAC supplemental insurance
Dependent Care Spending Account
Commuter Transit and Parking Account
Working Advantage- Employee Perks
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Monthly trainings and career development plans
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 an hour Approx: $45,000. Annually
FLSA; Non-Exempt. Eligible for Over Time
Schedule Two Openings-12AM- 8AM Tuesday - Saturday (Sunday & Monday off) or Thursday- Monday (Tuesday & Wednesday off).
Location: Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn NY
JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTION
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 visibility to residents by wearing Safety Monitor vest and ID badge and inspects site through regular tours of the property.
Screens all clients and visitors to the facility.
Enforces and educates clients on CHI, site and DSS policies, regulations, and rules with residents.
Reviews video cameras and monitors area consistently.
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.
Maintains appropriate documentation accurately throughout shift , i.e., turn-over, census, logs, incident reports, case notes, etc.
Conducts inspections in accordance with OTDA/DSS standards by physically entering each unit to ensure proper attendance is recorded.
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.
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.
Informs Building Superintendent of work site’s physical condition (i.e. dangerous conditions, possible repair needs, supply needs, etc.).
Preps vacant units for new placements.
Maintains proper usage of cleaning supplies and inventory.
Facilitates and documents evacuation procedures, ( i.e. fire drills) as directed
Preform administrative and reception duties at front desk when needed.
At the direction of CHI staff, acts as a liaison between the agency and the community at large.
Qualifications
ENTRY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Must be willing to work flexible hours, nights and/or weekends and overtime if necessary.
Certifications required or need to be obtained in first 30 days of employment:
First Aid/CPR Certification
Food Handler’s Certification
F-02 certification
Experience: 1-2 years of experience working in related field preferred.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English required. Multi-lingual and Spanish proficiency prioritized.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls, and perform proper notifications.
Physical Performance: Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects (up to 50lbs), tour property, walk distances, and climb stairs (up to 3-4 flights).
DIVERSTY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Community Housing Innovations Inc (CHI) respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Community Housing Innovations is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.
Email: careers@communityhousing.org