Residential Aide, Short-Term Housing Program (STHP) in Brooklyn, New York at CAMBA

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

Short Term Housing Program: CAMBA’s Short Term Housing Program (STHP) provides 35 units of congregate and transitional housing to PLWHA who are homeless or at serious risk of homelessness. There are 7 clients residing at CAMBA’s congregate facility located at 27 Winthrop Street and 28 clients living in community apartments (15 families and 16 singles). Program staff will ensure that all apartments are near public transportation and accessible to other amenities such as health care, shopping, laundry, and other necessary services. STHP housing program provides a model of service that addresses the interrelated problems of HIV and homelessness. Through a congregate residence at 27 Winthrop, and the apartments in the community, we provide transitional housing, case management support, and housing readiness training in a supportive environment, which will help clients develop the skills to find and maintain permanent, stable housing.

Position: Residential Aide

Reports To: Program Manager

Location: 27 Winthrop, Brooklyn, NY

What does the Residential Aide do:

• The Residential Aide will be responsible for:

• Conduct at least 9 security rounds per shift.

• Complete all security and fire logs accurately daily.

• Complete timely comprehensive and accurate incident reports for all incidents in the facility as they happened.

• Submit all incident reports for review and alert the supervisor so they can review and submit to the funder within 24 hours.

• Complete shift exchanged shifts accurately by verifying who is in and out of the facility daily.

• Attend at least on staff meeting quarterly.

• Will address all negative client behavior and report to supervisors upon occurrence.

• Contact supervisors anytime there is a need to involved NYPD, EMS and/or FDNY.

• Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.

• Practice universal precautions.

• Respond to emergencies in an appropriate and professional manner.

• Update staff via written logs, notes, face-to-face meetings, etc.

• Participate in administrative and staff meetings as requested.

• Observe and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.

• Control pedestrian access and traffic inside facilities to maintain order and security of people and property.

• Warn violators of rule infractions (such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles) and, under direction, requests violators to leave the premises.

• Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over time.

Education, Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

• Sufficient education and technical expertise to comprehend written and oral instructions (work orders); basic math to accomplish maintenance tasks and to document accomplished tasks.

Minimum Experiences and Skills Required:

• Good written & verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security Gurad Certificate preferred.

Compensation: $18.54 hourly

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.