Residential Aide - Asylum Shelter
Residential Aide - Asylum Shelter
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$ 34000 - 34000
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Job Description
Title: Residential Aide Asylum Shelter
Location: TBD
Salary Range: $34000 $34000
FLSA Classification: Fulltime Nonexempt
This position is nonexempt because the primary duties of Residential Aides do not require them to perform work which requires advanced knowledge in a field of science or learning customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction and study.
Role Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Asylum Shelter Residential Aide to ensure the safety security and wellbeing of both asylum seekers and staff as well as maintaining a secure and welcoming environment in compliance with asylum seekerspecific policies and operational procedures.
Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties:
The Asylum Shelter Residential Aide will be responsible for but not limited to:
- Diligentlymonitoringasylum seekers living units dormitories and facility premises to ensure the safety and security of eachresident.
- Adheringto asylum seekerspecific shelter policies while following staff policies andprocedures.
- Conductingessential administrative tasks includingmaintainingdetailed communication logs documenting asylum seeker activities behaviors andengagement.
- Providingcompassionateassistanceto asylum seekers addressing questions and promptly resolving any arisingissues.
- Thoroughlyinspecting all items entering the facility to guarantee the safety of asylum seekers andstaff.
- Monitoringvideo footage ofcommon areassuch as hallways staircases andlounges.
- Strictlyadhering to safety health and fire hazard guidelines organizational policies and procedures as well as the mission and values of theorganization.
- Conducting regular hourly rounds of thefacility.
- Promptlyreporting any immediate safety hazards toappropriate supervisoryor maintenancepersonnel.
- Collaboratingwith security personnel to ensure the safety of both staff and asylum seekers in theprogram.
- Preparingliving spaces for vacancies including emptying cleaning and properly tagging asylum seekers belongings whennecessary.
- Accuratelydocumenting all incident details participants actions taken andoutcomes.
- Demonstratingflexibility in scheduling including the possibility of working evenings weekends and holidays as needed.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25pounds.
- Must beable to travel to multiple NYC sites as needed.
- Frequent bending lifting reaching and extended walking.
- Ability to climb stairs.
Work Environment / Schedule Requirements:
- Office setting with regular exposure to computer screens and moderate noise levels.
- May be to work shifts including evenings or night tours and/or Saturdays Sundays and holidays with holiday pay differential.
- Employees are not permitted to leave their assigned posts/workstations without authorization.
Qualifications:
- NYS Security License preferred.
- F02 Certificate ofFitness.
- CPR/Basic First Aidcertification.
- Foodhandler certificate NYC/NYS.
- Abilitytoestablishand maintain professional boundaries when working with asylumseekers.
- Priorexperience in a residential facility isadvantageous.
- Knowledgeof HIPAA guidelines andstandards.
- Exceptionalwritten and verbal communicationskills.
- Strongproblemsolving and analyticalabilities.
- Commitmentto excellence andhighstandards.
- Demonstratedgood judgment with the ability to maketimelyand sounddecisions.
- Proficiencyin assessing emergency situations and respondingeffectively.
- Bilingual(Spanish French Creole or other languages) preferred.
- Must beable to read speak write and understand English for administrative purposes.
- Must pass drug screening to be appointed.
- This positionmay besubject to a series of investigations beforeand afterappointment.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
NAICA is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. As such discrimination in any aspect of hiring or employment based upon age race creed color national origin sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion military or veteran status sex disability (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) or other applicable legally protected characteristics is strictly prohibited.
Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. NAICA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal state and local laws rules and regulations. NAICA also offers reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal state and/or local laws. Applicants seeking an accommodation for any part of the application or interview process should contact Human Resources by sending an email to with the Subject Reasonable Accommodation Request.
NAICA Offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision Benefits for fulltime employees
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- Paid Timeoff
- Vol Life Insurance and AD&D
- Term Life and AD&D insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program support (EAP)
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Aflac: ShortTerm Disability CA Accident and Hospital
- Employee Discount Program
False Statements:
Misrepresentation of your experience skills or education or submission of false/fraudulent information or documentation during the application process may result in the rejection of your application or termination of your employment.
AtWill Employment Disclaimer:
While we sincerely hope to form a long and mutually beneficial relationship please note that NAICA is an atwill employer. Under these terms employment is subject to termination at any time without notice and with or without cause at the discretion of the organization.
Employment Type
Full Time
