Per Diem Resident Assistant - Helens House

Job Overview:Schedule: 35 hours per weekShifts are as neededLocation: Onsite in the Lower East SidePay: $22 per hourRelief Post: This is a relief shift that requires flexibility to cover shifts during call outsProgram Overview:Our Transitional & Supportive Housing program offers temporary emergency housing for homeless families. The Settlement also operates a permanent housing residence for New Yorkers facing the challenges of homelessness and mental illness. Residents are referred to our shelters from the New York City Department of Homeless augurated in 1991 and funded by the New York City Department of Homeless Services, Helen's House is a transitional housing program that provides temporary accommodations with on-site social services for 16 single parents and their children up to nine years old. During their stay, each family is housed in a furnished efficiency apartment, and has access to onsite social services that address the psychological and concrete causes and effects of homelessness and unemployment.Qualifications:High school diploma or GED requiredMinimum of two (2) years demonstrated experience working in a social service agency with homeless familiesNew York State Security Guard License requiredMust be able to obtain F 80 Fire Guard certification within 90 days of hireCPRFirst Aid Certificate preferredDemonstrate crisis intervention skillsAbility to keep calm and work well with othersResponsibilities - Resident Assistant Assist program staff in conflict intervention and management of residentsProvide security and monitorMaintain post until relief coverage is providedMaintain daily written logs of shelter security activityInform proper personnel when an incident occurs with residents, and if police, EMT or other agency personnel are on premisesComplete incident reports for both Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and the Settlement prior to end of scheduled shiftAssist residents in moving in and out of facilityAdditional related duties as assigned by supervisor Responsibilities - Maintenance Maintain cleanliness of post and remove garbage in compliance with DHS and NYC Department of Sanitation guidelinesProvide assistance with building maintenance and cleaning, including snow removal as neededClean and prepare apartmentsAdditional related duties as assigned by supervisor*Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted. *Henry Street Settlement is an equal opportunity employerprogram.

Created: 2025-02-07