Residential Aide

Project Renewal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Renewal is seeking a Residential Aide for the Empire Hotel Men's Shelter in New York. This role involves assisting in the day-to-day operations of a shelter that supports men with substance abuse histories. Responsibilities include managing client intake, maintaining records, and providing personal care and assistance.

The ideal candidate must have a High School diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a supportive environment. Experience in a substance abuse services setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Familiarity with substance abuse services environment preferred.
• Able to work cooperatively with peers and other staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operations of a shelter for men with substance abuse problems.
• Manage client intake and daily census records.
• Distribute mail and assists clients with personal care items.
• Conduct detailed incident reporting regarding clients.

Skills

Ability to effectively role-model socially appropriate behavior

Excellent oral, writing, and listening skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Bilingual in Spanish or Polish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Program Overview

Empire Hotel is an emergency men’s shelter which helps 175 individuals with substance abuse histories work towards health, sobriety, and, ultimately, permanent housing and employment. In addition to lodging and three meals a day, clients receive comprehensive case management services, plus an array of on-site substance abuse related and health care services provided by different programs; such as Medically Supervised Outpatient Withdrawal Services, (MSOWS), Chemical Dependency Crisis Service (CDCS), and Outpatient Recovery Center.

Title

Residential Aide

Location

Empire Hotel Men's Shelter

Salary

$19.49/hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the day to day operations of a 175 bed 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.
• As needed, provides clothing and personal care items to clients.
• Distributes mail, appointment slips and other documentation to clients.
• Writes detailed incident reports regarding client activity and the condition of the entire shelter building.
• Conducts searches of client lockers, when needed.
• Conducts client pack-ups and property return.
• Manages CARES, the DHS client database.
• Participates in trainings and monthly staff meetings.
• Utilizes CPR/First Aide 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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED. If in recovery, must have at least one (1) year of sobriety and have a sober support network.
• Some familiarity with substance abuse services environment and population.
• Fire Guard certification F-02 or Fire Safety Coordinator F-80.
• Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other staff in order to serve the needs of the client.
• Ability to effectively role-model socially appropriate behavior; and to treat residents and coworkers with respect and help to create a warm, supportive environment; and 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.
• Excellent oral, writing, and listening skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Polish a plus.