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Breaking Ground Residential Aide in Brooklyn, New York
Residential Aide
339 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
Req #2362
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!
Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.
But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.
Williamsburg Safe Haven
Located in Brooklyn, the Williamsburg Safe Haven serves 78 individuals not yet ready to transition into permanent housing, as well as those who may have struggled in other housing programs. The Williamsburg Safe Haven offers an alternative to life on the street: private, safe, clean, and affordable short-term accommodations. On-site case management and clinical services are available to meet the needs of its residents and to help those ready to move into secure permanent housing.
Residential Aide
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Residential Aide will assist in ensuring effective service delivery. The Residential Aide will provide staff support and maintain program stability by providing assistance and monitoring the premises. The Residential Aide will be expected to engage with individuals experiencing homelessness as well as with Program and Outreach staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Monitor the area and provide resources to clients
Maintain a welcoming, safe, stable environment for clients
Make hourly rounds within and outside the facility to ensure safety and security
Incident management: Report and document incidents, crisis interventions, communicate with on-call management team
Record keeping including documentation of daily attendance, shift report, visitors, writing progress notes
Greet people entering the site, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations
Circulate among residents, visitors, or employees to preserve order and protect property
Complete intakes, and property searches as needed, distribute mail
Accept and log all food deliveries and serve meals to clients. Willingness to complete food safety course
Screen residents and visitors and packages to prevent passage of prohibited articles into residence
Use company vehicle to transport clients to and from appointments in the community and as directed by program management
Provide relief support for 311 operations
Facilitate onsite laundry and shower resources for clients
Perform other related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of related experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Associates degree preferred
CPR and First Aid certifications a plus
Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and/or mental health or substance use issues is a plus
Valid NY driver’s license with driving record that is in good standing. Maintaining a good driving record (as defined by the organization) is a condition of employment
As part of our continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees and clients, and in compliance with the City of New York COVID-19 Safety Requirement Mandate, Breaking Ground strongly recommends all employees, interns, volunteers, and subcontractors to receive an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination and provide a one-time verification of immunization as a condition of employment.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $19.23
Max Hiring Rate $19.23
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- 339 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA