Residential Aide, Opportunity House Men’s Shelter

CAMBA Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Residential Aide to support individuals in a structured shelter environment. In this vital role, you'll engage with clients, ensuring their needs are met while maintaining a safe and therapeutic atmosphere. Your responsibilities will include monitoring client behavior, assisting with personal care, and preparing meals according to strict food safety standards. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those experiencing homelessness, contributing to their journey towards stability and independence. Join a dedicated team focused on transforming lives and fostering community support.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Must participate in food protection course and become certified.

Responsibilities

• Update clients on program changes and assist with bed-checks.
• Conduct inspections and monitor client behavior.
• Prepare and serve meals while ensuring food safety.

Skills

Client Monitoring

Conflict Resolution

Food Handling

Personal Care Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Food Safety Standards

Job description

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors, and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 73,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross-section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

CAMBA operates 6 single adult shelters and 6 family shelters and one drop-in center. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. Homeless (often mentally-ill and substance-abusing) men and women are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into permanent and/or supported housing.

CAMBA’s Opportunity House (COH) is a 62-bed men’s general population shelter funded by the New York City Department of Homeless Services located in downtown Brooklyn. COH offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. Homeless men are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into permanent and/or supported housing.

Position: Residential Aide

Reports To: Assistant Program Director

Location: 59-65 Prince Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

What The Residential Aide Does:

• Update and inform clients of program changes (i.e., food services changes, laundry assignments, etc.) through individual and group meetings.
• Assist with client bed-check every evening.
• Conduct dorm inspection to ensure client compliance with facility policies.
• Intervene and diffuse inappropriate client interaction, as necessary.
• Monitor clients’ behavior and report client changes in behavior or personal care to Supervisor and/or appropriate social services staff.
• Ensure that clients receive personal care products and laundry products weekly, and replace any personal care items as needed.
• Sort, count, and bag bed linens, blankets, and towels (may wash, dry, and fold).
• Distribute clean bed linens, blankets, pillows, and towels to clients.
• Monitor clients’ use of laundry facilities, including running new client’s belongings through the dryer.
• Strip former clients’ beds and lockers, sort, bag, label and document belongings, carry bags to storage area, and store bags for safekeeping.
• Identify, sort, bag, label and document valuable client belongings (i.e., electronics, cash, documents, etc.) and give to Supervisor for storage.
• Follow client belongings policy and retrieve personal property of former clients upon their return.
• Escort clients, as needed.
• Check food deliveries for quality and quantity of items and report any issues to Supervisor.
• Prepare kitchen and dining facilities for mealtimes and clean up after each meal.
• Heat and serve prepared foods according to Food Standards Policy (i.e., follow menu, set portion sizes, food service hygiene, check temperature of meals, etc.)
• Store food according to the Food Storage Policy (i.e., check temperature of refrigerators, rotate food, etc.)
• Prepare paper goods, setups, and condiments for mealtimes.
• Set up coffee and hot water urns before each meal.
• May collect garbage in bags and remove to appropriate storage location.
• May prepare and serve lunch.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Participate in Department of Health Food Protection 15-hour Course, pass exam and become a certified Food Handler.
• Must obtain Annual PPD Test.
• May be required to become First Aid/CPR certified.
• May be required to become certified in overdose prevention.

Compensation: $18.50 hourly
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills, and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status, or sexual orientation.

Help New Yorkers in need transform their lives

Each year, CAMBA reaches more than 73,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. Without your support, we cannot continue to create and deliver our programs.