Resident Aide - Freedom House

Resident Aide at Freedom House Program Part Time/Per Diem

Barrier Free Living (BFL) is dedicated to helping New Yorkers with disabilities live independently in the community. Through its various programs, BFL provides a broad range of residential and non-residential services to disabled survivors of domestic violence, transitional shelter to the disabled homeless, and outreach to physically disabled individuals with mental health and/or chemical addiction issues. Services include case management; housing placements; independent living skills training; occupational therapy; short- and long-term individual counseling; advocacy within the medical, mental health, child welfare, law enforcement, and criminal justice systems; and referrals to outside services.

The Resident Aide reports to the Shift Supervisor and is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of a secure and safe work environment for staff, residents and visitors.

Responsibilities

Provide coverage at the Reception Desk in monitoring entry and exit of staff, residents and visitors; answering and directing, as appropriate, telephone calls; and completing other administrative duties as requested by supervisors.
Assist in monitoring compliance with fire and other safety regulations related to the facility.
Maintaining courteous, professional, respectful interactions with al residents, staff and guests.
Must demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate boundaries with all residents and staff as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Assist in addressing and following up on any incidents related to security or safety within the facility, providing emergency response and crisis management help as needed.
Ensure timely and appropriate completion of all log and incident documentation required by supervisors in recording security and safety issues/incidents.
Complete light housekeeping tasks, at the request and direction of the Shift Supervisor. These tasks may include, but are not limited to, sweeping, mopping, trash removal, snow removal or cleaning when housekeeping staff is unavailable and where a safety concern is determined by the Shift Supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum of six months prior experience working in a residential setting preferred
Minimum of high school diploma (or GED).
Strong oral communication skills and fundamental writing competency required
Ability to think and act calmly in emergency situations required
Experience working with people with disabilities highly desirable
Computer literat
Required to take the Fire Guard Exam
Spanish or other non-English language skills and/or American Sign Language skills a plus.

Start Date: ASAP

Hour Rate: $15.30

Part Time Schedule: variable and all holidays

Hours per week: 14 -21

Schedule: 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Benefits Package

Retirement Benefit
Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick days, Paid Personal days

Per Diem Schedule: On-call for all three shifts on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Public Assistant Recipient is encouraged to apply.

Application

Fill out the form below to apply for the position.

How did you hear about BFL?

Are you 18 years or older?

Are you currently employed?

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Have you ever applied to the Barrier Free Living Family of Companies?

Have you worked for a non-profit organization before?

Do you have experience working with people with disabilities?

Have you worked in the domestic violence field?

Are you applying for a Full Time/Part Time/Per Diem position?

Are you available to work overnight weekend and /or holidays shift if applying as a Per Diem?

Do you have experience working on a computer and using programs such as Microsoft?

Are you familiar with and/or use email?

Do you speak Spanish (Preferred)?

Are you fluent in any language other than English? If yes, list them:

Are you fluent in American Sign Language?

Do you have a NY State Driver’s License?

Available start date?

Give the name of three professional references of people who have known or worked with you. Please provide their name, type of business and years acquainted.

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I certify that the facts contained in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand, if employed, falsified statements on this application shall be grounds for dismissal.

I understand that as an at-will employee either I or BFL may terminate the employment relationship for any reason at any time, with or without notice, regardless of the date of payment of my wages and salary.

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