Overnight Shelter Care Aide

Children's Rescue Fund; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Rescue Fund in Brooklyn, NY, seeks a Residential Aide to support residents in the shelter. Under a Shift Supervisor, you will provide direct care, enforce rules, and assist with daily operations and safety measures.

The role requires a NYS security license, shelter experience, and strong communication skills; duties include intake, meals, logs, and coordination with DHS CARES systems. This position is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have and maintain a valid NYS security license.
• Two years’ experience in Single Adult Shelters and/or Congregate Residential Services.
• Experience working with families / homeless population.
• Food Protection Certification and CPR/ First Aid required.
• Must complete a satisfactory background investigation.
• Excellent written and oral communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and in a team.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; ability to learn new databases.

Responsibilities

• Complete new resident intake arrival packets, exits logs, daily occupancy forms.
• Utilize CARES to complete Intake Check-in and Discharge Conditional Intake.
• Review nightly Attendance Rosters and Incident reports.
• Receive food deliveries and verify items with receipts.
• Distribute meals and dispose of expired food per guidelines.
• Monitor logs for sign-ins/outs and manage room transfers/swaps.
• Distribute DHS notices and maintain a clean office space.
• Collaborate with Shift Supervisor to ensure a safe environment.
• Conduct hourly rounds and safety checks; report distress to medical staff.

Skills

NYS security license

Shelter experience

Experience with homeless population

Food Protection Certification

CPR/First Aid

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Children's Rescue Fund in Brooklyn, NY, seeks a Residential Aide to support residents in the shelter. Under a Shift Supervisor, you will provide direct care, enforce rules, and assist with daily operations and safety measures.

The role requires a NYS security license, shelter experience, and strong communication skills; duties include intake, meals, logs, and coordination with DHS CARES systems. This position is full-time and on-site.