Shelter Attendant

Trinity Alliance Inc.; Glenmont (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region is seeking a part-time Shelter Attendant for the Homer Perkins Center in Albany, NY. The role supports residents, monitors medications, conducts UDS tests, and helps with crisis intervention and classes.

Qualifications include 1+ year in a residential setting, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid NYS driver’s license. A flexible schedule is desired, with duties spanning head counts, room checks, and transport to appointments.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in a residential facility handling resident records.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid NYS driver's license.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Desire for a flexible work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and monitoring to all residents.
• Observe medications and document on medication logs/MARS.
• Supervise and perform UDS testing and breathalyzers.
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed.
• Facilitate appropriate classes for residents.
• Perform resident head counts and bed checks.
• Answer and log all phone contact and faxes received.
• Transport residents to appointments/court and outpatient treatment programs.
• Conduct appropriate fire drills.
• Perform physical plant inspections and document any concerns and/or issues.
• Conduct room searches/inspections.
• Evaluate job functions of residents.
• Pick-up food from Food Pantry and other locations.

Skills

Residential care exp

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Flexible schedule

NYS Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region is one of the area's leading social services organizations with a mission to promote healthy families, improving communities and providing education and employment, as a means to change generations. Founded in 1912 as a settlement house, Trinity is dedicated to the well-being and success of the Capital Region and of all our employees. By joining Trinity, you'll be joining one of the most respected organizations in the Capital Region and making a difference in people's lives every day.

Trinity is currently hiring a part-time Shelter Attendant, within our Homer Perkins Center program. Homer Perkins Center is a 20-bed, men's, residential alternative to incarceration facility in Albany, NY. It is part of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Support continuum of care. You can read more about how Homer Perkins supports our residents at https://trinityalliancealbany.org/trinitys-homer-perkins-center-prepares-residents-for-success/.

What will you be doing as a Shelter Attendant?

• Provide support and monitoring to all residents.
• Observe medications and document on medication logs/MARS.
• Supervise and perform UDS testing and breathalyzers.
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed.
• Facilitate appropriate classes for residents.
• Perform resident head counts and bed checks.
• Answer and log all phone contact and faxes received.
• Transport residents to appointments/court and outpatient treatment programs.
• Conduct appropriate fire drills.
• Perform physical plant inspections and document any concerns and/or issues.
• Conduct room searches/inspections.
• Evaluate job functions of residents.
• Pick-up food from Food Pantry and other locations.

What are your skills and experience?

• 1+ year working in a residential facility environment, helping maintain records and overseeing details related to residents.
• High school diploma or related educational experience.
• Valid NYS driver's license
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Desire for a flexible work schedule.

Salary - $18.50/hour