Housekeeper

TEMPORARY HOUSEKEEPER, RESIDENTIAL

We have two (1) opening!

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Position: Temporary Housekeeper

Program: Residential

Type: Part-time; Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $15.50 – $20.00 (per hour)

Location: Albany, New York

Job Ref. #: 312

About Our Organization:

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization that offers a wide array of services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and foster care programs for children and youth, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, and a special education elementary school.

Our Mission:

St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families, and adults we serve.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Adheres to the work plan provided by Unit Supervisor, which may include providing housekeeping services at other than his/her primary location.
• Follows the assigned duties as listed in the daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules, including the following:
  • Wash, dry and fold laundry, return items to respective storage places and clean laundry areas as needed.
  • Sweep and mop floors including offices and medication rooms.
  • Vacuum carpets, rugs and stairs.
  • Clean bathrooms and facilities, including medication rooms, and sanitize as needed.
  • Request supplies as needed and keep equipment in safe working condition.
  • Return trashcans to storage area.
  • Follow regulations used to control infectious diseases.
  • Check storage areas and organize them as needed.
  • At end of shift ensure that all windows and doors are securely locked.
  • At end of shift activate facility alarm system.
• Completes seasonal or periodic tasks as assigned by the Cleaning Supervisor, including:
  • Cleans windows and windowsills
  • Cleans and organizes the storage room
  • Cleans curtains and seat covers
• As an employee of St. Catherine's adheres to the agency's philosophy and policies
• Adheres to communicable disease and infection control procedures.
• Additional position-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Unit Supervisor.

Organizational Relationships:

• The Housekeeper reports to and is directly responsible to the Unit Supervisor.
• The Housekeeper will also work in cooperation with other Program staff and the Quality Assurance Team, to achieve best results.

Position Specifications/Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Prior experience in general housekeeping duties, required.
• A commitment to maintaining a clean, safe and attractive environment.
• Clean and valid New York State Driver’s License.
• Ability to work after regular business hours to complete all assigned job tasks.
• Previous experience working in a human services agency, is a plus!
• Excellent organization, planning and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and exhibit empathy for those in need.
• Ability to handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality.
• Self-motivated and engaged, with a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated placidity and patience; flexibility and adaptability.
• Must be willing and able to work in close proximity with the clients we serve.
• Must have the ability to pass required pre-employment background checks.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work after normal business hours in a setting with minimal oversight while still completing all assigned job tasks and assuring the security of agency owned and employee owned property located in the facility.
• Flexibility to work hours outside of regularly scheduled work hours, within reason.
• A respectful and caring attitude toward children with various backgrounds and struggles.
• Flexibility to meet unexpected demands of the position.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff and clients.
• Must be able to be mobile throughout multilevel living units.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other personnel/ service providers or professionals.
• Ability to interact with a wide range of people, including those who are culturally and socio-economically diverse, as well as people with various developmental and cognitive functioning levels.
• Ability to carry out written documentation as required by St. Catherine's policies and procedures and as required by regulating agencies.
• Ability to understand, communicate, represent and carry out the mission, values, philosophy and policies of St. Catherine’s Center for Children.
• Ability to work effectively in a shared decision-making model as a team member.
• Ability to organize and effectively manage, in a timely fashion, the varied tasks of the position.
• Valuing a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a person.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising work-flow and efficiency.
• This position may have access to client Protected Health Information (PHI). The ability to actively protect client protected health information and maintain strict client confidentiality is essential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
• Health Insurance options*: Medical, Dental and Vision
• $600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit*
• Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays*!
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus*
• We are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program*
• Pension Plan with Aggressive Agency contribution*
• Life Insurance* – Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee
• Paid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate
• Tuition Reimbursement* and Travel & Mileage Reimbursement*
• Professional Development and Career & Growth Opportunities
• The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment
• Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.
• To qualify, certain conditions may apply; Ask a Human Resources Generalist for more information.

EEO Statement: St. Catherine’s Center for Children is committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, reproductive health and pregnancy, family history and genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, politics, or other beliefs, and any other characteristics protected by law.

Background Checks: We run a thorough and complete pre-employment background check on all candidates being considered for a position, this includes fingerprinting. All candidates must successfully clear the pre-employment background check process, which follows NYS/DOJ requirements. We pay for all pre-employment background checks!