Residential Aide-(DHS) Casa Hope

Comunilife is looking for Residential Aides to conduct intakes, initial skills assessments, provide case management assistance and offer referrals for permanent housing, job placements or to other appropriate programs. This position offers a salary range of $18.00 to $19.78 per hour, with a generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, generous paid time off package starting in the first year, 401(k), tuition assistance program and more.

  Responsibilities:

• Monitor the security of the entire facility by reviewing the surveillance system, and conducting periodic rounds on facility floors, as assigned.
• Ensure the safety of all residents and staff and distribute PPE.
• Document all residents, staff and visitors entering and exiting the building.
• Complete census forms, report all incidents, and log all events in the Facility Log Book.
• Facilitate resident new admissions and move outs.
• Record all daily census reports in the CARES system.
• Generate and submit nightly rosters to funding sources.
• File all paperwork relating to shift coverage.
• Provide a professional greeting to all visitors and callers.
• Generate and submit all incident reports, which includes detailed information of the incident, and names of the first responders (i.e. police, ambulance, fire department, ACS, or community representatives).
• Ensure the lobby and front of the building is always cleared.
• Prevent loitering in all areas within and surrounding the building.
• Assist with fire drills/emergency evacuations.
• Assist custodial and security staff with the maintenance and security of the facility.
• Distribute mail to staff and clients.
• Enforce the curfew regulations, and facilitate room checks and hourly rounds. Facilitate the food distribution process including receiving food delivery, light food preparation (no cooking), serving food, and disposal of trash and sanitizing food service areas.
• Implement all programmatic needs as necessary and outlined by the Director and Funding Sources.
• Responsible for partial Intake Assessment including but not limited to Client and family members as necessary 

Qualifications:

• Education and Experience Requirement(s):
  • High school diploma or equivalent. 
  • Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.
  • 1 to 2 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in a social services agency required. Direct client/participant services preferred. Experience working with new immigrants or refugee population strongly preferred.
  • Certificates: First Aid and CPR Certificate required, NYC Fire Safety Coordinator (F24) a plus.

•  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Computer literacy-skills in Microsoft Suite. 
  • Good writing and communication skills.
  • Passion for working with individuals who are in transitional housing
  • Excellent communication skills, comfortable working with others
  • Ability to maintain accurate records, to prepare and submit all required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner
  • Knowledge of DHS and Immigrant /refugee requirements and protocols

Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $19 - $20