Resident Aide - Part Time (Albany Location)

BRIDGES OF AMERICA • Village of Lynbrook, NY

86d • $18 - $18

About The Position

Progress your career with Florida’s largest and fastest growing Community Re-Entry services provider. Bridges of America is the oldest and most successful private non-profit provider of re-entry services in the state of Florida, providing a continuum of care in Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, Transition Centers, and Community Release Centers, for ex-offenders and probation populations. At Bridges of America we “Believe a Man Can Change.” Join us in changing lives at our Bridges of Greater New York's Albany location. We are looking for individuals with strong leadership skills and a passion for inspiring, helping and challenging people and we want you to be a part of our team as a Resident Aide (Part Time).

Requirements

• One year experience working with safety and security.
• Prefer one year of experience working with criminal justice residents.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• College hours and a degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise resident population at all times, including meal times, work periods, visitation, and furloughs.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of residents, staff, and visitors.
• Conduct daily inspections of the house.
• Maintain the cleanliness and maintenance of the house and grounds.
• Record and report any maintenance problems to supervisor.
• Conduct random room checks and necessary counts according to written policy.
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
• Conduct intake on residents when necessary.
• Maintain all daily weekly, monthly Log Books, and any other required documentation.
• Sign residents in and out of the house according to curfew restrictions.
• Conduct random drug and alcohol tests.
• Maintain inventory of toiletries, cleaning supplies, food supplies, and kitchen supplies.
• Shop for supplies when necessary.
• Prepare resident meals when necessary.
• Assist with creating and assigning resident work detail, making sure the house is presentable at all times.
• Transport residents to meetings, DSS, medical appointment, etc. when needed.
• Participate in weekly House Meetings and Morning Meetings when on duty.
• Make sure all doors are locked after Curfew.
• Conduct and record monthly fire drills as per the Company policy.
• Manage and distribute resident medication.
• Be available to work all shifts to ensure proper coverage per contract and policy standards.
• Report all Workers Compensation injuries to the Executive Director.
• Report all breaches of company policy or code of ethics to the Executive Director.
• Ensure that all applicable policies and procedures are followed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees