Residential Aide Driver

Department: Operations
Reporting to: Director of Operations
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary: $40k-$45k
Schedule: 7am-3 pm
Location: Sedgwick Sanctuary Shelter
The Mission:
The 163 rd Street Improvement Council’s mission is the provision of resources to improve individuals’ quality of life. We offer Strength Support, and Stability, not only for those on the journey from homelessness to fully appropriate housing, but to a complete continuum of humanity. From pre-natal care, through end of life planning; for individuals who are low-
income, formerly homeless, veterans, recently released from incarceration, LGBTQ; or with special physical, cognitive, or developmental needs, the 163rd Street Improvement Council offers resources, referrals, and direct services to help.

Whenever possible, we provide direct assistance, but we also rely on cooperative measures, advocacy, and education. Our goal is to spur the transformative process through access to services, treatment, education, advocacy, and training so that, individually and collectively, all
people will enjoy fuller and more abundant lives.

The Company:
Created in 1965, the 163rd Street Improvement Council, Inc. (or the Council, as we like to call it) involved itself in the fight against community deprivation of resources in the South Bronx. Determined to make a difference in the lives of the residents, the Council began to create affordable housing in the community. Pioneers in the Bronx for housing and human service programs, we offer the special needs, homeless, and low-income populations an array of support services. We have become a source of Strength, Support, and Stability for those on the journey from homelessness to fully appropriate
housing. Our approach is unique and innovative. We provide a continuum of care, including a range of transitional, congregate, and other residential programs.

The Role:
Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, the dual role of Driver/Residential Aide will be the primary connection between the operations staff and the clients. The residential aide will spend a large amount of time with the residents. They will spend this time helping clients who need more hands-on assistance. They will also provide insight into the current atmosphere in the facility and what are the current client complaints or recommendations. 

Specific Requirements:
This is a full-time shift position scheduled between the hours of 7 am-3 pm. Staff may be asked

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to adjust their work schedule depending on the operational needs of the site.
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Drive agency vehicle to specified locations as assigned by supervisor for the purpose of picking up or dropping off passengers for program activities
 Complete errands with an agency vehicle for the purpose of picking up supplies or delivering items at/to various locations
 Perform vehicle maintenance monthly, including cleaning the vehicle inside and out, checking the oil, brake, and transmission fluids
 Maintain accurate and up-to-date travel log
 Notify the supervisor of vehicle maintenance problems as they arise
 Fill the vehicle with gas when needed
 Assist with safe handling and proper temperature control of prepared foods
 Assist with proper functioning and cleaning of kitchen and kitchen equipment, dining areas, and adherence to sanitation standards
 Assist with packaging and delivery of meals to satellite offices
 Maintain food usage records and assist in taking monthly inventory
 Attend relevant 163 rd Street Improvement Council and outside training
 Assist with weighing in, receiving, and properly storage of food
 Document all residents, staff, and visitors entering and exiting the building; complete census forms, report all incidents and log all events in the Facility Logbook.
 Facilitate resident new admissions and move-outs.
 Record all daily census reports in the CARES system.
 Generate and submit nightly rosters to funding sources.
 File all paperwork relating to shift coverage.
 Performs the day-to-day monitoring of the residents’ on-site activities 
 Performs hourly inspections of the facility and immediate neighborhood, and documents/reports any incidents 
 Assists in the planning and organization of recreational activities, events, and outings.
 Wakes the clients as needed, provides clothing and personal care items to clients 
 Ensures that the clients are out of the dormitories according to policies and procedures 
 Reminds clients of their daily schedules, and assists clients with their daily living skills 
 Processes new client intake information, and bed assignment maintains the daily census
records, and provides DHS with daily census figures. 
 Secures the clients’ personal property and maintains an inventory of the client’s belongings 
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
● High school diploma or equivalent;
● Minimum of 2 years of experience in an administrative or office support role.
● Bilingual (English, Spanish) a plus
● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Valid driver’s license from the state in which the bearer resides with no reported traffic violations for the previous 18 months and no more than 3 points reported within the last 3 years
 Experience driving vans and oversized vehicles
 Experience reading maps and a good knowledge of the New York City highway system
 Engaging personality and orientated skills are essential
 Strong oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skills are necessary
 Ability to lift, pull, push, and/or move a minimum of 60 pounds
 Ability to sit for long periods
 Ability to climb five flights of stairs
 Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents

Compensation:
A competitive salary, incentive, and benefits will be offered, commensurate with the role and the final candidate’s experience.

Equal Opportunity:
163rd Street Council is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Work environment and physical demands:
The work environment described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, use hands or fingers, feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, kneel, talk, or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-15 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision. Must be able to travel locally using public transportation.
Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA):
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach,
education, and assistance. The 163rd Street Improvement Council complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules, and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.
Supervisory Responsibilities:

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This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Working Environment:
This position will be held in a professional office. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. This position is subject to travel.

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000