What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Aide position at Project Renewal?
Title: Residential Aide
Program: East Williamsburg
Salary: $19.49 per hour
Program Description
East Williamsburg is an emergency men’s shelter which helps98-140 individuals with substance abuse histories work towards health, sobriety, and, ultimately, permanent housing and employment. In addition to lodging and three meals a day, clients receive comprehensive case management services, plus an array of substance abuse related and health care services provided by different programs, such as Medically Supervised Outpatient Withdrawal Services, (MSOWS), Chemical Dependency Crisis Service (CDCS), and Outpatient Recovery Center.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Depending upon, shift, the essential duties of the Residential Aide include but are not limited to the following activities:
Program: East Williamsburg
Salary: $19.49 per hour
Program Description
East Williamsburg is an emergency men’s shelter which helps98-140 individuals with substance abuse histories work towards health, sobriety, and, ultimately, permanent housing and employment. In addition to lodging and three meals a day, clients receive comprehensive case management services, plus an array of substance abuse related and health care services provided by different programs, such as Medically Supervised Outpatient Withdrawal Services, (MSOWS), Chemical Dependency Crisis Service (CDCS), and Outpatient Recovery Center.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Depending upon, shift, the essential duties of the Residential Aide include but are not limited to the following activities:
- Assists in the day-to-day operations of a 98-140 bed shelter for men with substance abuse problems.
- Processes new client intake information, bed assignment, maintains the daily census records and provides DHS with daily census figures.
- As needed, provides clothing and personal care items to clients.
- Distributes mail, appointment slips and other documentation to clients.
- Writes detailed incident reports regarding client activity and the condition of the entire shelter building.
- Conducts searches of client lockers, when needed.
- Conducts client pack-ups and property return.
- Manages CARES, the DHS client database
- Participates in trainings and monthly staff meetings.
- Utilizes CPR/First Aide techniques in emergency situations and conforms to OSHA standards when necessary.
- Available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Residential Aide Supervisor.
- Must enforce Fire Safety Plan
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 6 months of paid/volunteer experience with a homeless population
Salary : $19
