Goddard Riverside Community Center
Per Diem Residential Aide
Goddard Riverside Community Center, Elmhurst, New York, us, 11380
Job Details
Job LocationBaxter Safe Haven - Elmhurst, NY
Salary Range$19.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Description
Organization Overview:
The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies with a combined annual operating budget of approximately $63 million that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. Goddard Riverside and The Isaacs Center are two of New York City's leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City. Pathways for Youth is an effort to help young adults reach age 24 prepared to be self-sustaining by providing a primary adult support to coach and assist in life planning and navigation over multiple years.
Program Description:
The Baxter Safe Haven is a transitional housing residence for homeless adults, many with mental illness. Goddard Riverside Community Center is committed to building community and enhancing the lives of vulnerable New Yorkers by meeting essential human needs. With 27 programs across 22 sites, Goddard Riverside is an advocate for the interests of our community members, as well as a provider of a continuum of vital services, including food and shelter programs, assistance for homeless and mentally ill men and women, and comprehensive educational, cultural and recreational programs for adults and children.
Purpose of Position:
Assist tenants in the development of daily independent living skills, including assisting with laundry, personal hygiene and providing meals •Maintain attendance and monitor status of clients •Receive meal deliveries and maintain kitchen •Perform client intakes and provide an orientation of the facility at check in •Document intakes, bed swaps, attendance and incident reports via CARES.
Schedule:
Per Diem
Hourly Rate:
$19.00
Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties
Perform daily room and bed inspectionsEscort client to appointmentsAssist in the monitoring and development of resident's daily independent living skillsProvide resident welcome kits and toiletry itemsPerform nightly bed countsHeat and serve mealsConflict resolution between residentsManage operations deskAnswer phones when necessaryHelp maintain the cleanliness of the buildingMonitor common areas to ensure proper usageWork collaboratively with building staff to assist tenants and ensure tenant safety.Qualifications/ Educational Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required. Associates Degree preferred1 year of applicable experience in shelter or residential settingPassion for working with individuals and families who are in transitional housingExcellent communication skills, comfortable working with othersAbility to maintain accurate records, to prepare and submit all required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner Knowledge of DHS requirements and protocolsAbility to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretionMust be able to multi task with strong organizational skillsFood Protection Certificate will be requiredDriver's License preferredBilingual is a plusSkills, Knowledge and Abilities
Prior work experience with homeless/ mentally ill individuals is helpful, but not requiredComputer LiterateHighly organizedStrong communication skillsDetail orientated and systems savvyCompassionate and personableTeam-orientatedComputer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be:
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, OneDrive Excel, etc.Able to use or learn multiple databases including CARESPhysical Requirements:
Frequent bending, kneeling, walking, climbing and lifting to 50 lbs.Work Environment
Indoor officeFacility groundsWarming KitchenOccasional visits to client roomsEscort residents to appointmentsWork site is in a residential buildingOutdoor work required
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.
Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Job LocationBaxter Safe Haven - Elmhurst, NY
Salary Range$19.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Description
Organization Overview:
The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies with a combined annual operating budget of approximately $63 million that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. Goddard Riverside and The Isaacs Center are two of New York City's leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City. Pathways for Youth is an effort to help young adults reach age 24 prepared to be self-sustaining by providing a primary adult support to coach and assist in life planning and navigation over multiple years.
Program Description:
The Baxter Safe Haven is a transitional housing residence for homeless adults, many with mental illness. Goddard Riverside Community Center is committed to building community and enhancing the lives of vulnerable New Yorkers by meeting essential human needs. With 27 programs across 22 sites, Goddard Riverside is an advocate for the interests of our community members, as well as a provider of a continuum of vital services, including food and shelter programs, assistance for homeless and mentally ill men and women, and comprehensive educational, cultural and recreational programs for adults and children.
Purpose of Position:
Assist tenants in the development of daily independent living skills, including assisting with laundry, personal hygiene and providing meals •Maintain attendance and monitor status of clients •Receive meal deliveries and maintain kitchen •Perform client intakes and provide an orientation of the facility at check in •Document intakes, bed swaps, attendance and incident reports via CARES.
Schedule:
Per Diem
Hourly Rate:
$19.00
Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties
Perform daily room and bed inspectionsEscort client to appointmentsAssist in the monitoring and development of resident's daily independent living skillsProvide resident welcome kits and toiletry itemsPerform nightly bed countsHeat and serve mealsConflict resolution between residentsManage operations deskAnswer phones when necessaryHelp maintain the cleanliness of the buildingMonitor common areas to ensure proper usageWork collaboratively with building staff to assist tenants and ensure tenant safety.Qualifications/ Educational Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required. Associates Degree preferred1 year of applicable experience in shelter or residential settingPassion for working with individuals and families who are in transitional housingExcellent communication skills, comfortable working with othersAbility to maintain accurate records, to prepare and submit all required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner Knowledge of DHS requirements and protocolsAbility to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretionMust be able to multi task with strong organizational skillsFood Protection Certificate will be requiredDriver's License preferredBilingual is a plusSkills, Knowledge and Abilities
Prior work experience with homeless/ mentally ill individuals is helpful, but not requiredComputer LiterateHighly organizedStrong communication skillsDetail orientated and systems savvyCompassionate and personableTeam-orientatedComputer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be:
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, OneDrive Excel, etc.Able to use or learn multiple databases including CARESPhysical Requirements:
Frequent bending, kneeling, walking, climbing and lifting to 50 lbs.Work Environment
Indoor officeFacility groundsWarming KitchenOccasional visits to client roomsEscort residents to appointmentsWork site is in a residential buildingOutdoor work required
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.
Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.