Direct Support Staff - 12:30AM-9AM, Full Time - Overnights

Direct Support Staff (Full Time) 12:30 AM-8:30AM - Sunday through Wednesday

Type: Full Time

Position Title: Direct Support Staff

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Location: Sheridan House

Reports To: Direct Support Staff Supervisor

Hourly Rate: $20.00 per hour

Position Summary:

We are looking for a full time, overnight Direct Support Staff, who is avaibale to work 12:30 am-8:30 am, Sunday through Wednesday.

IPH is a leader, committed to delivering dependable, compassionate, and high-quality care that enhances the well-being of our diverse and changing community. Our mission is to address the needs of the homeless and low-income community by providing a continuum of services to encourage self-sufficiency, empowerment, and stability.

Direct Support Staff are responsible for maintaining an emotionally and physically safe and supportive environment for residents of Sheridan House, a 30-unit building that provides housing to formerly homeless individuals in Albany County.

IPH is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Principle Responsibilities, Accountabilities, And Duties

Resident Support:

• Actively contribute to an emotionally and physically welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for residents
• Engage residents using active listening, empathy, and patience
• Provide information about building services and communicate building expectations, as needed
• Manage interpersonal conflicts and misunderstandings between residents
• Implement de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques and respond effectively to emergency situations
• Serve meals and snacks for residents, when applicable
• Connect guests with community resources, or pass on requests and needs to Case Manager
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all areas; written, spoken, and observed communication
• Maintain professional boundaries

Oversight of Facility:

• Ensure the security and safety of the building and residents by completing regular rounds, monitoring entrances, and answering the door(bell)
• Complete required documentation, including Shift Notes and Incident Reports
• Maintain a neat and clean environment by sweeping and mopping, dusting, wiping down surfaces, cleaning, organizing linens, emptying trash cans, and keeping storage areas tidy
• Ensure the dining area and dishes are cleaned following dinner or meal service
• Ensure entrances are kept free of snow, ice, and other hazardous conditions, as needed

Professional Development:

• Participate in Staff Trainings, including de-escalation, First Aid & CPR, and Narcan
• Participate in Staff Meetings

Physical Requirements

This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 30 lbs., finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.

Qualifications

• Experience in a human service setting and/or experience with the homeless population preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Able to lift/carry up to 30lbs
• Ability to respond quickly, efficiently, and safely to crisis situations

Hours & Salary Information

Hours: 12:30 AM-8:30 AM, Sunday through Wednesday

Hourly position starting at $20.00/hour

IPH 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20