Residential Housekeeper - Full-Time

Transitional Services For New York Inc•New York, NY

12d•$0 - $40,040•Onsite

About The Position

Transitional Services for New York, Inc. (TSINY), a not-for-profit, community-based mental health organization, is seeking a Full-Time Housekeeper for its Residential Mental Health Program located in Queens Village, NY. The organization provides a continuum of rehabilitative services to support individuals recovering from mental illness and aims to foster independence. TSINY is committed to delivering effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism, prioritizing client needs while respecting staff and each other.

Requirements

Driver's License Required
High School diploma and ability to complete household cleaning and housekeeping duties (for Housekeeper/Counselor I)
Associate’s degree or High School diploma plus one year’s experience in a mental health setting and ability to complete household and housekeeping duties (for Housekeeper/Counselor II)
Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree plus one year’s experience in a mental health setting or High School diploma plus two years’ experience in a mental health setting and ability to complete household and housekeeping duties (for Housekeeper/Counselor III)

Responsibilities

Thorough cleaning of all rooms within the Program, including mopping floors, cleaning appliances, washing walls, dusting, vacuuming, and scrubbing bathrooms.
Reading the Communication Log in AWARDS and following up as indicated.
Assisting residents on an as-needed and crisis basis.
Communicating critical information (clinical, safety, maintenance) to the supervisor and via the Communication Log in AWARDS, and notifying the therapist/psychiatrist/program of clinical changes.
Documenting scheduled meetings/visits with residents in a progress note and on the Contact Log form.
Checking emails and mail, and following up on messages.
Submitting receipts for petty cash expenditures.
Checking revised staff schedules.
Completing and forwarding Incident Reports immediately after occurrence to the Bronx II Program Director.
Visiting assigned rooms as scheduled and cleaning them as needed and specified by the supervisor.
Scheduling and conducting supervised cleaning visits with each resident.
Ensuring sets of room keys are correct, labeled, and stored in the key box in the chart room.
Shopping for miscellaneous program needs.
Submitting requests for time-off to the immediate supervisor at least two weeks in advance.
Visiting residents in the hospital if needed, taking clothing and other items, and documenting all hospital visits.
Supervising and assisting residents with ADL functions, such as shopping and cleaning.
Attending scheduled trainings.
Conducting supervised cleaning meetings.
Completing clear and concise progress notes reflecting relevant issues and plans for action.
Reporting needs for room maintenance and supplies to the immediate supervisor, documenting maintenance requests, and following up on previous requests.
Attending and participating in staff meetings, and reading staff meeting minutes if absent.
Thoroughly inspecting the building for safety, cleanliness, proper storage of belongings, adequate maintenance, and supplies, reviewing findings with residents, and formulating and following up on plans for correction.
Attending CPR/First Aid Training.
Performing other related duties as required.