Residential Aide
23 hours ago
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Breaking Ground
Full-time
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Midwood Safe Haven
Located in Midwood, Brooklyn, Midwood Safe Haven serves 51 individuals not yet ready to transition into permanent housing, as well as those who may have struggled in other housing programs. Midwood Safe Haven offers an alternative to life on the street: private, safe, clean, and affordable short-term accommodations. On-site case management and clinical services are available to meet the needs of its residents and to help those ready to move into secure permanent housing.
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Residential Aide will assist in ensuring effective service delivery. The Residential Aide will provide staff support and maintain program stability by providing assistance and monitoring the premises. The Residential Aide will be expected to engage with individuals experiencing homelessness as well as with Program and Outreach staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Monitor the area and provide resources to clients
Maintain a welcoming, safe, stable environment for clients
Make hourly rounds within and outside the facility to ensure safety and security
Incident management: Report and document incidents, crisis interventions, communicate with on-call management team
Record keeping including documentation of daily attendance, shift report, visitors, writing progress notes
Greet people entering the site, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations
Circulate among residents, visitors, or employees to preserve order and protect property
Complete intakes, and property searches as needed, distribute mail
Accept and log all food deliveries and serve meals to clients. Willingness to complete food safety course
Screen residents and visitors and packages to prevent passage of prohibited articles into residence
Use company vehicle to transport clients to and from appointments in the community and as directed by program management
Provide relief support for 311 operations
Facilitate onsite laundry and shower resources for clients
Perform other related duties as assigned
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of related experience Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Associates degree preferred CPR and First Aid certifications a plus Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and/or mental health or substance use issues is a plus Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground is preferred
QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of related experience Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Associates degree preferred CPR and First Aid certifications a plus Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and/or mental health or substance use issues is a plus Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground is preferred