Residential Aide

Project Renewal•Brooklyn, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Project Renewal is a leading non-profit organization with the mission of ending the cycle of homelessness by empowering individuals and families to renew their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Our comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need. With a staff of 950+ and an annual budget of $140 million, Project Renewal is one of the larger social service nonprofits in New York City. or mental illness to rebuild their lives with renewed health, homes, and jobs.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
If in recovery, must have at least one (1) year of sobriety and have a sober support network.
Some familiarity with substance abuse services environment and population.
Fire Guard certification F-02 or Fire Safety Coordinator F-80

Nice To Haves

Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other staff in order to serve the needs of the client.
Ability to effectively role-model socially appropriate behavior; and to treat residents and coworkers with respect and help to create a warm, supportive environment; and to work effectively with homeless individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance abuse issues.
Ability to enforce rules and regulations in a nonjudgmental manner.
Excellent oral, writing, and listening skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Assists in the day-to-day operations of a 100 bed 24/7 general population emergency shelter for homeless men in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn.
Processes new client intake information, bed assignment, maintains the daily census records and provides DHS with daily census figures.
As needed, provides clothing and personal care items to clients.
Distributes mail, appointment slips and other documentation to clients.
Writes detailed incident reports regarding client activity and the condition of the entire shelter building.
Conducts searches of client lockers, when needed.
Conducts client pack-ups and property return.
Manages CARES, the DHS client database.
Participates in training and monthly staff meetings.
Utilizes CPR/First Aide techniques in emergency situations and conforms to OSHA standards when necessary.
Available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Residential Aide Supervisor.
Must enforce Fire Safety Plan