Breaking Ground

Residential Aide


Pay$19.23 / hour
LocationBrooklyn/New York
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 2528

      ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

      Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

      But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

      Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, t he Residential Aide will assist in ensuring effective service delivery . The R esidential A ide will provide staff support and maintain program stability by providing assistance and monitoring the premises. The R esidential A ide will be expected to engage with individuals experiencing homelessness as well as with Program and Outreach staff.

      ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

      • Monitor the area and provide resources to clients

      • M aintain a welcoming, safe, stable environment for clients

      • Make hourly rounds within and outside the facility to ensure safety and security

      • Incident management: Report and document incidents, crisis interventions, communicate with on-call management team

      • Record keeping including documentation of daily attendance, shift report, visitors, writing progress notes

      • Greet people entering the site , determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations

      • Circulate among residents, visitors, or employees to preserve order and protect property

      • Complete intakes, and property searches as needed, distribute mail

      • Accept and log all food deliveries and serve meals to clients. Willingness to complete food safety course

      • Screen residents and visitors and packages to prevent passage of prohibited articles into residence

      • Use company vehicle to transport clients to and from appointments in the community and as directed by program management

      • Provide relief support for 311 operations

      • Facilitate onsite laundry and shower resources for clients

      • Perform other related duties as assigned

      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

      • Two years of related experience

      • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required

      • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Associates degree preferred

      • CPR and First Aid certifications a plus

      • Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and/or mental health or substance use issues is a plus

      • Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground is preferred

      EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
  • About the company

      Breaking Ground, formerly Common Ground, is a nonprofit social services organization in New York City whose goal is to create high-quality permanent and transitional housing for the homeless.
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