Paterson
Job Description JOB SUMMARY The Shelter Aide assists and fills in for the House Manager. He/she is responsible for the monitoring of the residents, works closely with the supervisor, and communicates all activities of the house. JOB DUTIES • Embodies Eva’s Village’s core values, voice and tone in order to provide an exceptional and effective experience for our clients, funders, employees and volunteers., • Must be completely familiar with all rules and policies and procedures of the program., • Maintains the sign-in/sign-out sheets., • Maintains activities log with NA/AA meetings, van, etc., • Maintains the communication book., • Responsible for client data entry into the HMIS system., • Responsible for answering the phone, relaying calls, taking messages, and mail distribution., • Responsible for the security of the program., • Responsible for all incidents concerning resident problems being reported promptly., • Promptly reports to the transportation coordinator any problems concerning the van (maintenance, supplies or any household problems)., • Responsible for the arrangement of transportation of residents to meetings, hospitals, etc. and, if need be, may be asked to drive., • Interface with residents, referring their problems to the proper person resulting in the resident getting the assistance he needs., • Attends mandatory in-service and staff meetings., • Responsible for urine testing/breathalyzers and recording of tests and results., • Monitors and documents resident’s medication., • Responsible for assigning work details., • Responsible for seeing that resident meals are served., • Serves as a liaison between the residents and supervisory staff., • Reports all breakdowns and wear and tear to the maintenance department., • Oversees periodic special work details., • Responsible for daily inspection of rooms., • Assigns room and bed to new residents., • Arranges for NA/AA meetings in the house., • Performs crisis intervention when necessary., • Responsible for all office supplies and ordering when necessary., • Responsible for charting resident appointments., • Responsible for maintaining the calendar of all resident’s appointments with D.V.R., Welfare, PIC, food stamps, court dates, probation/parole, G.A.E.P. and medical clinic., • Monitors that residents are seeking jobs., • Monitors attendance at NA/AA meetings for all residents. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED equivalent EXPERIENCE: • Basic computer skills., • If in recovery, must have a minimum of one year of continuous abstinence, as well as working knowledge of the 12 steps. Must supervise residents in a fair and diplomatic manner. * Must possess the ability to diffuse crises. Benefits Include: Medical , Dental , Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education and qualifications.