Senior Residential Aide (UWS Sanctuary)

Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We 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. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

Program Description: Goddard Riverside invests in people & strengthens community. We work within a social justice framework to create a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

Goddard Riverside is excited to announce we are diving into our settlement roots and becoming a resource to Asylum Seekers in New York City! Goddard’s newest endeavor will be a Sanctuary Site for adult families seeking Asylum. This residence will be a place where residents can feel safe, receive resources and support, while becoming acclimated and part of the community.

Purpose of Position is to serve as lead RA for the scheduled shift and is responsible for assuring the general welfare and safety of the residents, staff, and the facility. The Senior RA is expected to ensure quality service deliverables by overseeing the daily residential services and inspections, in order to ensure that all residents’ goals, targets, and performance outcomes are met on a daily/weekly/monthly basis. Residential Aid staff are the first welcoming face new families are greeted by!

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday: 11pm-7am (35 hours per week)

Salary Range: $43,000-$47,000

Bilingual: $45,000-$47,000

Non-bilingual: $43,000-$45,000

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

• Serve as the Senior Residential Aid and ensure all RA responsibilities are being conducted effectively and efficiently based on agency protocols.
• Assist in the monitoring and development of resident’s daily independent living skills.
• Monitor and ensure quality intake services are being provided to clients.
• Cultivate professional and positive relationships with residents.
• Utilize evidence-based practice models including person centered planning, motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, culturally aware, and strengths-based approaches.
• Assist Case Managers with groups as needed
• Perform and confirm all daily room and bed inspections are taking place.
• Manage operations desk: ensure documentation of client whereabouts, answer phones when necessary.
• Work collaboratively with building staff to assist tenants and ensure tenant safety.
• Document incidents onsite in CARES and send to Goddard Incident Report Committee.
• Report any concerns on quality service deliverables to management in a timely manner.
• Monitor common areas to ensure proper usage.
• Conduct intakes during evenings, overnights, and weekends as needed.
• Document in CARES intake system and ensure all clients are admitted in a timely fashion.
• Provide daily food service and ensure food delivery is stored immediately.
• Help maintain the cleanliness of the building and monitor common areas.
• Participate in staff meetings where resident issues, operations, policies, procedures, and program outcomes are discussed.
• Work some holidays to ensure proper coverage of residence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in shelter or residential setting.
• Fluency in English and any language required to effectively meet the linguistic needs of our diverse resident community is essential.
• A Food Protection Certificate will be required during first few weeks of hire.
• F-80 certification will be required within first 3 months of hire.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Cultural awareness and understanding of client centered care.
• Passion for working with individuals and families who are in transitional housing.
• Excellent communication skills, able to utilize de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, to prepare and submit all required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner Knowledge of DHS requirements and protocols.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion.
• Must be able to multitask with strong organizational skills.
• Detail orientated and systems savvy.
• Compassionate and personable
• Team-orientated

Computer 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 CARES.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent bending, kneeling, walking, climbing and lifting to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

• Onsite within a residential building
• Designated kitchen area to serve food.
• Occasional visits to client rooms

Employee Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance/Commuter benefits/Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403B Thrift Retirement Plan
• 12 Annual Sick Days
• 12 Agency Holidays
• 20 Days or 4 Weeks of Paid Time off and an additional week (5) days after 5 years of employment
• Total of more than 6 weeks (a month and half) of paid time off

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 tasks 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.