Residential Aide - Cecil Ivory House

BRC - Bowery Residents' Committee, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bowery Residents' Committee, Inc. is seeking an overnight security/counselor to patrol residences, monitor resident activities, and report incidents in New York. Responsibilities include escorting residents, screening calls, supervising medication administration, and completing periodic logs.

CPR training and bilingual abilities are preferred. The role is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with a nightly schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED required; some college preferred.
• One year of experience as a security guard or counselor for the mentally ill preferred.
• Bilingual, Spanish/English preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• CPR training certification or willingness to take CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Patrol residence and report observations of property loss or damage.
• Monitor resident activities; restore order as needed; prepare incident reports.
• Escort residents and screen calls/visitors.
• Monitor self-administration of medication; assist with emergency first aid/CPR when needed.
• Prepare required schedules and logs (laundry, census, case assignments, roll call, probation).
• Wake clients in the morning; perform periodic room inspections; related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

CPR certification

Basic computer literacy

Valid driver's license

Education

HS diploma/GED

Some college

Tools

CPR training

Job description

Patrol residence and report any observations leading to loss or damage of property. Monitor resident activities and act to restore order if needed. Make out reports as required. Act as escort for residents. Screen calls and visitors. Monitor the self administration of medication. Complete incident reports in AWARDS Prepare the following as needed: laundry schedule, census update, case assignments, roll call sheet, and client probation list. Help maintain transition and facilities logs. Monitor roll call sheet. Wake clients in the morning. Make periodic inspections of clients’ rooms. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

HOURS

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS

HS diploma/ GED required, some college preferred. One year of experience was a security guard or counselor for the mentally ill preferred. Bilingual, Spanish/ English preferred. Valid drivers’ license preferred. Basic computer literacy required. CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.

*Vaccination preferred but not required.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.

Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally.

Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.

BENEFITS

BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.

Pay Rate

$19.66

Schedule

Sunday-Thursday 11:30pm-8am

Experience Level

Entry Level

Shift

Overnight