Residential Aide

RESIDENTIAL AIDE

SCHEDULE: 3 12 hour shifts, 7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7am During the week and weekends available

Long Island City, Queens

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION The Residential Aide develops meaning and trusting relationships with clients. The Residential Aide coordinates client's access to support resources in order maximize their potential and aid in their independence for their re-integration into the community.

Salary 21-23 per hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Assists with escorting clients to support service appointments
• Assists Case Managers, Client Care Coordinators, Housing Specialists and the Director of Social Services
• Collaborates with the social services department to use empowerment and recovery oriented approaches with clients and groups.
• Inspects rooms for cleanliness before clients enter the facility
• Assists with scanning client files into the Network Attached Storage (NAS) upon client's departing from shelter
• Must bag and tag clients' belongings when left behind or assist if client is physically handicapped and requires assistance
• In the event of an emergency, Essential Personnel are required to report to work as scheduled
• Duties and responsibilities are subject to change based upon assessment of company needs

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Experience with behavioral health services preferred
• Must be able to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing)
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a part of a team
• Must be organized and technologically savvy
• Bilingual English/Spanish is also preferred