Porter – West 108th

The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) is a community‑based organization whose mission is to provide safe, affordable housing with supportive services within a residential setting that enhances the independence and dignity of each person. WSFSSH develops, manages, and provides housing and social services for low‑income older persons, many of whom live with mental illness and/or have experienced homelessness.

Under the supervision of the Superintendent and the Property Manager, provide a range of services and supervision to residents of West 108th Street Home with the goal of enabling residents to live as safely and independently as possible.

• Regular maintenance (mopping, vacuuming, cleaning walls, handrails, surfaces, doors, collecting garbage) of common areas on resident floors, mezzanine lobby, elevator lobby, laundry, and exterior sidewalk.
• Regular cleaning of the elevator (walls, interior and exterior doors, door‑tracks).
• Regular maintenance of all shared bathrooms on the mezzanine, lobby, and resident floors (clean all surfaces, mop floors, empty garbage, assure adequate supplies of paper products and soap).
• Assure the lobby, common areas of the mezzanine, and sidewalks are clean and free of hazards.

Maintenance and Repairs:

• Assist the superintendent as directed in preparing vacant resident rooms for move‑ins.
• Assist in painting and light repairs as directed.
• Assist in special projects (e.g., stripping and waxing floors) as directed.

Deliveries and Supplies:

• Assist in the reception of food and supplies, checking items against delivery slips, ensuring intact goods, and implementing prompt and safe storage of perishables and other supplies.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of supplies.
• Assist with distribution of supplies.

• Work as a member of the team to establish and maintain a high level of care and respect for and communication with residents.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members.
• Share information about resident progress, needs, and problems with other staff.
• Attend training sessions and conferences as required for enhancement of job skills.
• Implement emergency procedures as necessary.
• Submit all required reports in a complete and timely manner.
• Assist with other duties as directed.

• Preferred:
  Minimum of 1 year experience working with dependent persons.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to work in a multi‑cultural environment, with staff and residents.
• Emotionally, mentally, and physically able to perform job responsibilities.
• Able to speak, read, and write English (as required by DSS regulation 487.9.13).

WSFSSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based upon employees’ qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.