Servants House Residential Advisor - WEEKEND & OVERNIGHT

Servant's House Residential Advisor - WEEKEND & OVERNIGHT Turning Point Community Services, Inc. - 3.0 Irvington, NJ Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $16 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Record keeping Working with individuals with developmental disabilities Inventory management High school diploma or GED Schedule management Surveillance Productivity software File organization Time management Full Job Description Servant's House Residential Advisor - Part-time and overnight positions available. Under the general direction of the Servant's House Program Director, the Residential Advisor provides direct assistance to the residents in adhering to the rules and regulations of the shelter.

RESIDENTIAL ADVISOR ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending upon shift, the essential duties of the Residential Advisor include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of a sixty-nine-bed shelter for women and children facing homelessness.
• Process new client intake information, review house rules, process bed assignments, and maintain the daily census records.
• Provide clothing and personal care items to clients as needed.
• Distribute mail, appointment slips, and other documentation to clients.
• Answer telephone and direct calls to appropriate staff members.
• Maintain daily visitor and resident sign-in logs.
• Maintain front door security and monitor building cameras.
• Write detailed incident reports regarding client activity and the condition of the entire shelter building.
• Conduct client pack-ups and property return.
• Conduct daily unit/room inspections; conduct pre-and-post-vacancy unit/room inventory.
• In an emergency, contact the appropriate authorities to address on site incidents; contact Program Administrator regarding on site emergencies.
• Participate in trainings and quarterly staff meetings.
• Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other staff to serve the needs of the client.
• Ability to effectively role-model socially appropriate behavior and to treat residents and coworkers with respect and help to create a warm, supportive environment.
• Ability to work effectively with homeless individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use issues.
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations in a nonjudgmental manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

RESIDENTIAL ADVISOR REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED or previous experience.
• Some familiarity with homelessness services.
• Has excellent verbal, written, and listening skills.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent time management skills, organized, and able to prioritize.
• Able to organize and manage large amounts of files, schedules, dates, and information.
• Available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person