Residential Aide

FORTUNE SOCIETY INC • New York, NY

9d • $22 - $22

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, staff and guests of the Freedom Houses facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED/HSE or related experience;
• Experience working in an institutional setting and/or providing security services;
• Certified in CPR and First Aide as a plus. Will be required to obtain CPR and First Aide Certification after employment;
• Comfortable with computer-based data entry and using Microsoft Office;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent judgment and conflict resolution skills;
• We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission.
• Relevant personal experience is a plus.
• Occasional travel to Long Island City office or other Fortune Society sites for meetings or training.
• Ability to physically monitor hallways of several floor buildings.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all residents and guests entering and leaving the building;
• Document all activities in the communication logbook;
• Regularly patrol resident floors and administrative offices;
• Intervene in crisis situations and provide appropriate support when necessary;
• Gather and maintain work order requests and submit to maintenance;
• Responsible for mail collection and distribution;
• Assist with compliance monitoring activities by monitoring curfew compliance and adherence to program regulations. Document in the log and inform the Senior Director of any problems or concerns;
• Conduct an orientation to the building for all residents (i.e. emergency exits, procedures for trash removal, laundry, etc.);
• Take toxicology screenings of clients;
• Co-facilitate AM and PM groups;
• Monitor security cameras;
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees