Residential Aide

Title: Residential Aide

Unit: Castle Gardens/Academy

Reports to: Residential Aide Supervisor

Status: Full Time;
Regular;
Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $22.00 per hour [Approximately $40,040.00 annually]

Location: W. 140th Street, New York, NY

Days/

Hours:

Various Shifts

Organization Overview:

The Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) has been working for over 57 years in service to our mission: to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. The organization has evolved into one of the nation's preeminent reentry and justice-informed service organizations, providing formerly incarcerated people with the skills and wrap-around services needed to break the cycle of crime and incarceration and to build productive lives in their communities.

Fortune has grown steadily over the years to an agency with close to $90 million in annual budget with just under 600 staff. We anticipate that we will keep growing, both in size and depth of service. Fortune has a dual mission: both advocacy and service. The advocacy portion of our mission focuses on building a more just criminal legal system and reducing the barriers to reentry into society.

The service side of Fortune has evolved to encompass a broad range of programs that started with employment and education and now includes a robust array of services, among them: alternatives to incarceration, supervised release, court advocacy, discharge planning within correctional facilities, licensed substance use and mental health treatment, a housing continuum ranging from emergency and transitional through permanent congregate and scattered site housing, assistance in obtaining benefits, a care management unit, HIV services, a food and nutrition program, and an arts program.

Each service we provide is informed by the needs of the population we serve. Fortune currently serves approximately 14,000 people a year.. Our program models are recognized, both nationally and internationally, for their quality and innovation. We have locations in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan and Queens.

Position Summary:

Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, staff and guests of the Castle Gardens/Academy facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor all residents and guests entering and leaving the building;
• Document all activities in the communication logbook;
• Regularly patrol resident floors and administrative offices;
• Intervene in crisis situations and provide appropriate support when necessary;
• Gather and maintain work order requests and submit to maintenance;
• Responsible for mail collection and distribution;
• Assist with compliance monitoring activities by monitoring curfew compliance and adherence to program regulations. Document in the log and inform the Senior Director of any problems or concerns;
• Conduct an orientation to the building for all residents (i.e. emergency exits, procedures for trash removal, laundry, etc.);
• Take toxicology screenings of clients;
• Co-facilitate AM and PM groups;
• Monitor security cameras;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED/HSE preferred or related experience;
• Experience working in an institutional setting and/or providing security services;
• Certified in CPR and First Aide as a plus.
• Will be required to obtain CPR and First Aide Certification after employment;
• Comfortable with computer-based data entry and using Microsoft Office;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent judgment and conflict resolution skills;

We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel to Long Island City office or other Fortune Society sites for meetings or training.

Physical Demands:

Ability to physically monitor hallways of several floor buildings.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.