Resident Assistant

YWCA Rochester • Rochester, NY

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Assistant will assist in welcoming residents to Emergency Housing. This role involves preparing healthy meals for women and children within the shelter, assisting volunteers with room clean outs to prepare for new arrivals, maintaining daily inventory of food and household products, and assisting in day-to-day housing operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and experience working in a non-profit residential program.
• One (1) year experience in crisis intervention.
• Must demonstrate basic computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and email communication
• Must possess a valid NYSDL and have access to a vehicle.
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Mission Focus
• Diversity/Diverse Perspectives
• Commitment to Excellence
• Flexibility/Adaptability

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help resident and community volunteers distribute food and personal items to Emergency Housing (EH) as needed.
• Maintain the food pantry rotating food so it does not expire.
• At times, assist Team Lead with preparing monthly menus for shelter.
• Work with staff and volunteers to prepare meals for the shelter.
• Facilitate weekly cooking sessions that focus on healthy eating, food safety and eliminating waste.
• Assist resident and community volunteers to prepare vacated EH rooms for the next resident. Ensure there is a stock of healthy linens and supplies. When volunteers are not available will ensure all units are stocked.
• Maintain health and sanitation condition of the rooms, units and facility.
• Complete shelter laundry as needed to ensure rooms are ready for new residents.
• Perform other duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees