Residential Aide (Counselor Assistant)
Company: Vocational Instruction Project Community Services
Location: New York
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description: POSITION TITLE: Counselor AssistantREPORTS TO:
Shift Supervisor / Program DirectorPOSITION SUMMARY: Working in
concert with the Shift Supervisor, provides general assistance and
support to clients residing at the shelter and regularly monitors
the safety and security of clients from the second to fifth floors,
which includes the dormitory and bathrooms.POSITION DESCRIPTION:--
Work with clients around ADL skills such as laundry, cleaning, and
organization of room,-- Medication monitoring-- Monitors clients to
ensure dormitory property compliance as per DHS rules and
regulations,-- Regularly monitors the bathrooms to reduce the
instance of clients smoking in these parts,-- Strip beds when a
room/bed is vacated,-- Monitors the garden area,-- Mandatory
Callahan Attendance-- Hold the New Clients to the 2-bag property
limitation,-- Retrieve and deliver client property as indicated or
required, in accordance with procedure,-- Distribute and collect
linen for laundry service in accordance with procedure,--
Responsible for food warming, and in the serving of breakfast,
lunch / dinner,-- Responsible for cleaning of serving utensils and
pots,-- Conduct bed checks according to procedure,-- Turn-off
lights in all dormitories,-- Complete Incident Reports, Hourly
rounds as needed,-- Complete room check as needed,-- Update logbook
to foster greater and meaningful communication across shifts as
needed.-- Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team,-- Meet
with supervisor on regular basis,-- Interact with clients to
promote a friendly supportive but professional atmosphere,-- All
other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or other
supervisory staff.-- Attend mandatory in-service annually--
Participate in various committees and meetings as requestedPOSITION
QUALIFICATIONS:-- High School Diploma or Equivalency with two years
experience in counseling and/or a shelter system-- HHA/ CNA or
other Medical training preferred.-- Fire Safety Coordinator
Certificate-- Food Handler's Certificate-- CPR/First Aide--
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.-- Ability to
speak/write the English language-- Bilingual Spanish PreferredJOB
SETTING:-- Must possess sight, hearing and digital senses or use
prosthesis that will enable the essential functions of the job to
be completed. PM20 Requirements:PI201199367
Keywords: Vocational Instruction Project Community Services , New York , Residential Aide (Counselor Assistant), Other , New York, New York
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