Residential Housekeeper - Full-Time

Transitional Services For New York Inc•New York, NY

5d•$0 - $45,000•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. TSINY provides a continuum of rehabilitative services to support individuals recovering from mental illness and foster their independence. The organization aims to expand its services and become a regional social service provider, with staff committed to delivering effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism, prioritizing client needs and mutual respect.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Ability to complete household cleaning and housekeeping duties.
Driver's License required.
Ability to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
May require walking, primarily on a level surface, for short periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist or lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or High School diploma plus one year’s experience in a mental health setting (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 (for Housekeeper/Counselor III).

Responsibilities

Perform thorough cleaning of all rooms within the Program, including mopping floors, cleaning appliances, washing walls, dusting, vacuuming, and scrubbing bathrooms.
Read and follow-up on entries in the Communication Log in AWARDS.
Assist residents on an as-needed and crisis basis.
Communicate critical information (clinical, safety, maintenance) to the supervisor and via the Communication Log in AWARDS, and notify the therapist/psychiatrist/program of clinical changes.
Document all scheduled meetings/visits with residents in a progress note and on the Contact Log form.
Check and follow up on all emails and mailbox items.
Submit receipts for all petty cash expenditures.
Check revised staff schedules.
Complete and forward Incident Reports immediately to the Bronx II Program Director.
Visit assigned rooms as scheduled and clean them as needed and specified by the supervisor.
Schedule and conduct supervised cleaning visits with each resident.
Ensure room key sets are correct, labeled, and stored in the key box in the chart room.
Shop for miscellaneous program needs as indicated.
Submit requests for time-off to the immediate supervisor at least two weeks in advance.
Visit residents in the hospital if needed, take clothing and other items to residents in the hospital if needed, and document all hospital visits.
Supervise and assist all residents with ADL functions, such as shopping and cleaning.
Attend scheduled trainings.
Conduct supervised cleaning meetings.
Complete clear and concise progress notes reflecting relevant issues and plans for action.
Report needs for room maintenance and supplies to the immediate supervisor, document maintenance requests, and follow up on all previous requests.
Attend and participate in staff meetings; read staff meeting minutes if absent.
Thoroughly inspect the building for safety, cleanliness, proper storage of belongings, and adequate maintenance and supplies. Review findings with residents, formulate, and follow up on plans for correction.
Attend CPR/First Aid Training.
Perform other related duties as required.
During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with the Disaster Preparedness Plan.