Shelter Care Assistant: ADL Support & Safety

Vocational Instruction Project; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

VIP Community Services Bronx, New York, United States is seeking a Residential Aide (Counselor Assistant) to work with clients in the shelter, supporting daily living activities and maintaining safety across the facility.

In this role, you will assist with laundry, room organization, bed checks, and meal service while complying with DHS rules. Strong communication and basic medical training are valued; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in counseling and/or a shelter system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak/write English.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients around ADL skills such as laundry, cleaning, and organization of room.
• Monitors clients to ensure dormitory property compliance as per DHS rules and regulations.
• Regularly monitors the bathrooms to reduce the instance of clients smoking in these parts.
• Strip beds when a room/bed is vacated.
• Monitors the garden area.
• Mandatory Callahan Attendance.
• Hold the New Clients to the 2-bag property limitation.
• Retrieve and deliver client property as indicated or required, in accordance with procedure.
• Distribute and collect linen for laundry service in accordance with procedure.
• Responsible for food warming, and in the serving of breakfast, lunch / dinner.
• Responsible for cleaning of serving utensils and pots.
• Conduct bed checks according to procedure.
• Turn-off lights in all dormitories.
• Complete Incident Reports, Hourly rounds as needed.
• Complete room check as needed.
• Update logbook to foster greater and meaningful communication across shifts as needed.
• Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.
• Meet with supervisor on regular basis.
• Interact with clients to promote a friendly supportive but professional atmosphere.
• All other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or other supervisory staff.
• Attend mandatory in-service annually.
• Participate in various committees and meetings as requested.

Skills

Counseling experience

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Spanish preferred

HHA/CNA training

Education

High School Diploma

Fire Safety Coordinator Certificate

Food Handler's Certificate

Job description

VIP Community Services Bronx, New York, United States is seeking a Residential Aide (Counselor Assistant) to work with clients in the shelter, supporting daily living activities and maintaining safety across the facility.

In this role, you will assist with laundry, room organization, bed checks, and meal service while complying with DHS rules. Strong communication and basic medical training are valued; bilingual Spanish is a plus.