About the Role
Resident Assistants facilitate program activities ensuring Volunteers of America of Upstate New York’s philosophy and practices are carried out in all areas of client care in accordance with relevant regulations and funding source requirements.
Responsibilities
- Intake and discharge of residents including all related data entry, filing and record keeping.
- Completing reports, resident follow-up calls and other administrative tasks as requested.
- Perform all PREA-related requirements as specified in agency PREA policies.
- Assists residents to understand and follow policies and program rules.
- Provides other assistance to residents and program staff as needed.
- Monitoring of resident medications.
- Facility surveillance including answering phones, hourly indoor and outdoor rounds and camera systems monitoring.
- Maintain facility sanitation and safety standards.
- Prepare units for new residents.
- Other duties as directed.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work with vulnerable populations
- Ability to obtain adult and pediatric first aid/CPR certification
- DOCCS Staff Approval
Location
- Binghamton, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
Salary/Compensations
- $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life & LTD Insurance
- 403(b)
About the Company
- VOA Upstate New York's continuum of residential programs offer homeless & low-income individuals and families safe housing and support services.
- We provide long-term solutions to the problems of homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and poverty by helping the people we serve overcome obstacles and develop healthier, more self-sufficient lives.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity and will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age disability, protected veteran status, or marital status.
