Residential Aide (Bilingual)

Description

Position Title : Residential Aide Village Reports To : Social Services Director

Department : Social Services Employment Status : Full-Time

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Position Status : Essential

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Residential Aide develops meaningful and trusting relationships with clients. The Residential Aide coordinates client's access to support resources in order maximize their potential and aid in their independence for their reintegration in the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with escorting clients to support service appointments

Assists Case Managers, Client Care Coordinators, Housing Specialists and the Director of Social Services

Assists Case Managers, Client Care Coordinators, Housing Specialists, Social Services Director, and other facility personnel as requested

Inspects rooms for cleanliness before clients enter the facility

Assists with scanning client files into the Network Attached Storage (NAS) upon client's departing from shelter

Must bag and tag clients' belongings when left behind or assist if client is physically handicapped and requires assistance

Completes nightly census to account for client presence

Assists with kitchen duties by distributing 3 meals per day for clients (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Assists with inventory of food pantry and organizes pantry

Assists with maintenance duties- light housekeeping, sweeping, dusting, and disinfecting kitchen, pantry, and cafeteria

Conducts facility tours to ensure safety precautions are taken place

Maintains the cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen and equipment

Signs residents in and out of the facility according to curfew restrictions

Responsible for answering the phone, relaying calls, and taking messages

Responsible for mail distribution

Perform daily wellness checks of residents with a crib age child and or any active ACS / preventive services

Assists the security team with daily operations

Performs daily pack ups and logging of the client's belongings

Stores and removes resident property from storage area

Escorts social services staff to conduct weekly unit inspections

In the event of an emergency, Essential Personnel are required to report to work as scheduled

Duties and responsibilities are subject to change based upon assessment of company needs

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONs

High School diploma equivalent required

Experience with behavioral health services preferred

Must be able to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing)

Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a part of a team

Must be organized and technologically savvy

Bilingual English / Spanish is also preferred

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $38,000.00 per year

Benefits : Medical, Vision, Dental, 401 K Matching

Requirements

Bilingual English / Spanish is required for this position.