On Call Resident Assistant

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • Buffalo, NY

100d

About The Position

Seeking an On Call Resident Assistants to join our Buffalo Area Services Team. Our On Call opportunities offer Sick time. The purpose of this position is to provide assistance to the homeless population in a residential facility which serves single women, women with children, couples and custodial male parents with children. Must be readily available and flexible to cover a variety of shifts, weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to achieve and maintain CPR Certification.
• Ability to diffuse crisis situations both within team settings and independently.
• Ability to document program events and carry out scheduled or spontaneous tasks.
• Capable of applying all assigned training topics.

Responsibilities

• Distribute client supplies.
• Obtain meals from Golden Age Center for Shelter mealtimes.
• Set-up for client meals and assist clients during mealtimes.
• Clean-up and maintain areas after mealtimes.
• Make wake-up calls to client rooms.
• Attend to answering incoming phone calls.
• Cover lobby desk duties.
• Monitor second and third floor public areas.
• Maintain storage rooms.
• Report inventory needs to Shelter Director or Residence Manager.
• Organize and submit vouchers and invoices for payment to Director.
• Work closely with Shelter staff to assure client program activities.
• Clean and supply all rooms upon discharge of clients.
• Perform laundry duties including washing and folding linens.
• Clean hallways, elevator and stairwells.
• Perform light maintenance work as assigned.
• Perform custodial duties as assigned.
• Monitor facility and ensure that all common areas are free of hazard.
• Work closely with staff to keep facility in good condition.
• Maintain client safety and security including assistance with emergency evacuation and other special needs.
• Maintain Shelter records including logs, rosters, inventory lists, supply orders, maintenance requests, etc.
• Conduct monitored drug / alcohol testing.
• Attend all staff meetings / trainings as directed.
• Participate in all other duties and activities as requested or assigned.

Benefits

• Sick time

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED