Schenectady - Senior Resident Aide

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following

• Perform all duties of an Operations Technician (Policy 40-61-001).
• Facilitate Safety and Emergency Procedures as set by the company standards.
• Assist the Operations Supervisor in covering shifts whenever necessary due to illness,    vacations, etc.
• In the absence of a supervisor, will take control of any unusual situations including notifications to the appropriate management staff, appropriate Department of Corrections staff, public police forces, etc. as directed or required.
• In the absence of a supervisor, will assume responsibility of the leadership of all Operations Technicians on that shift.
• Conduct inspections of the facility as directed or required.
• Clock in and out utilizing the company time and attendance system.
• Must be able to perform the major functions of job with or without an accommodation.
• Required to attend all mandatory training specified by policy.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Report all Workers Compensation injuries, whether or not they require medical attention or not, to you immediate supervisor, the Business Administrator or the Facility Director.
• Report all breaches of company policy or code of ethics that you have knowledge of, hear about or see regardless of who is involved in the breach to your immediate supervisor or the Facility Director.  Or the HR Department if necessary. 
• Report all unsafe conditions that could affect clients/inmates or employees which you become aware of to your immediate supervisor or the Facility Director immediately.
• To be eligible for promotion you must demonstrate organizational abilities and must have good written and oral communication skills.
• To be eligible for promotion to a supervisory position you must complete supervisory/team building training.  This can be accomplished by checking out “How to Supervise People” CD from the corporate office and passing all tests with a minimum score of 80%.
• Ensure that all applicable policies and procedures that fall within the scope of this job description are followed and adhered to.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:          Prefer three years of experience working with criminal justice clients; will train those with applicable skills in related fields. Prefer that employee has completed company probation period.

EDUCATION:            High school degree, college degree desired

Education and Experience may be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis as deemed applicable.

Salary : $18