RESIDENT ASSISTANT
il y a 26 jours
Utica
Job DescriptionDescription: The YWCA Mohawk Valley is dedicated to its mission of eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Job Summary: Provide effective service delivery to the adults and children in residential facilities consistently and ethically within the mission and values of the agency. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide quality services to people of all ages, genders and sexual orientation, as well as their children following established action plans and trauma-informed models as needed., • Provide crisis intervention, legal/medical information and referral services consistent with the goals and objectives of the YWCA and according to program policies and procedures., • Responsible while on duty for the safety and well-being of the residents., • Perform house safety checks, fire drills and lead protocols., • Maintain and update appropriate records and reports according to policy and procedures., • Maintain required documentation to sustain compliance with fire ordinances., • Conduct intake and exit interviews when appropriate., • Alert Client Services Director or on-call supervisor/director in case of emergencies, behavior problems, counseling needs, etc., • Answer hotline calls and complete required documentation. Includes on-call coverage., • Make child abuse reports to the registry as needed., • Oversee and assist residents to complete household tasks, such as vacuuming, dusting, kitchen cleaning, etc. to assure the facility is maintained, safe, clean, and tasks completed as assigned., • Maintain a level of knowledge that is current and applicable to performing this position, including, but not limited to, issues pertaining to domestic/sexual violence, and/or to runaway/homeless at-risk youth., • Report to Client Services Director any maintenance needs of the facility in a timely manner., • Develop and maintain knowledge and relationships with YWCA and its services., • Maintain a high level of confidentiality., • Acceptance and support of the YWCA Mission, • Well organized and Flexible, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision, • Ability to work with and interact with diverse populations, • Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel Supports the organizations mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following: Þ Integrity Þ Respect Þ Commitment Þ Compassion Þ Credibility Þ Expertise Þ Teamwork Physical Requirements: Equipment Used: · Computer, fax, adding machine, telephone, voice mail, copier. Must hold a valid driver’s license and insurance and be able to travel as necessary. Physical Activities: · Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, grasping, talking, hearing. Physical Demands: · Sedentary work exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Visual Acuity Required: · Heavy acuity is required in this position. Work Conditions: · There is no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions with the exception of weather-related travel conditions. Requirements: