PART TIME Men

Lifting Up Westchester • White Plains, NY

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About The Position

This part-time position works Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It requires engaging homeless individuals with dignity and respect while providing direct care, guidance, and supervision to shelter residents. The role supports residents’ daily routines in a shelter setting and fosters positive socialization and interaction.

The position contributes to a positive program atmosphere, responds to residents’ concerns, and documents issues and incidents. It also helps maintain orderly and safe shelter operations, supports meal service and linen laundering, and provides cleaning and housekeeping assistance as needed to maintain safe and sanitary conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in Human Services, preferably experience relevant to residential environments.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer experience is helpful.
• Knowledge of alcohol, drug, and mental health issues is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with residents and contribute to a positive atmosphere in the program.
• Respond to residents’ concerns and document issues and problems through log entries, narratives, and incident reports.
• Complete mandated daily resident census records.
• Help maintain security by ensuring orderly resident entry and exit, escorting unauthorized people and disruptive clients out, and making rounds of the facility and grounds to identify safety hazards, damage, or maintenance needs.
• Identify clients at risk of self-destructive or high-risk behavior and recognize potentially volatile situations as part of crisis intervention.
• Assist in serving prepared meals and laundering bed linens.
• Provide general cleaning and housekeeping support to custodial staff as needed to maintain safe and sanitary conditions.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training workshops when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED