On-Call Residential Aide

Sanctuary For Families • Bronx, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Sanctuary for Families is New York’s leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three key strategies: direct services, outreach and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 12 locations throughout New York City. This Residential Aide position require candidates to work on-call on either 12am (midnight) to 8am, 8am to 4pm, and 4pm to 12am shift any days of the week including weekends. The On-Call Residential Aide ensures that the participants of the transitional shelter are safe, monitors access to the facility, maintains an accurate count of the number of people in the facility, provides hourly tours of the facility, and maintains confidentiality of the facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency, prior security law enforcement experience preferred.
• Previous experience working in a shelter setting with families preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and writing skills.
• CPR and First Aid certified or eligible.
• Possess or able to get an F-02 certification; within three months of the hired date.
• Possess or able to get an F-80 Certification; within three months of the hired date.
• Calm during crisis.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and secure environment for clients, staff, and visitors.
• Distributes information to residents regarding program rules and regulations.
• Ensures compliance with program safety policies and procedures.
• Screens incoming visitors to the facility by means of identification verification.
• Provides conflict resolution.
• Conducts monthly apartment inspections.
• Monitors fire safety alarm panel and respond to facility emergencies.
• Maintains a logbook of facility activities.
• Conducts hourly tours of the facility to ensure its safety.
• Answers and transfers incoming calls.
• Prepares Incident/Accident and FYI reports for emergencies and violations of rules and/or regulations.
• Responds to security emergencies.
• In the absence of maintenance staff, sweeps the entry area, courtyard, and front of building as needed.
• Performs any other department or agency-related.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free service provided to all employees and their families to help resolve personal challenges that may affect wellbeing, family, or career.
• Accrued sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED