What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Assistant Binghamton position at Volunteers of America Upstate NY?
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Description
Make a difference in a family's life!
Volunteers of America Upstate New York's continuum of residential programs offer homeless & low-income individuals and families safe housing and support services. We provide long-term solutions to the problems of homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and poverty by helping the people we serve overcome obstacles and develop healthier, more self-sufficient lives.
Resident Assistant
Part Time, Multiple Schedules Available
JOB SUMMARY
Resident Assistants facilitate program activities ensuring Volunteers of America of Upstate New York’s philosophy and practices are carried out in all areas of client care in accordance with relevant regulations and funding source requirements.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Intake and discharge of residents including all related data entry, filing and record keeping.
- Completing reports, resident follow-up calls and other administrative tasks as requested.
- Perform all PREA-related requirements as specified in agency PREA policies.
- Assists residents to understand and follow policies and program rules.
- Provides other assistance to residents and program staff as needed.
- Monitoring of resident medications.
- Facility surveillance including answering phones, hourly indoor and outdoor rounds and camera systems monitoring.
- Maintain facility sanitation and safety standards.
- Prepare units for new residents.
- Other duties as directed.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated ability to work with vulnerable populations
- Ability to obtain adult and pediatric first aid/CPR certification
- DOCCS Staff Approval
VOA provides comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including:
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life & LTD Insurance
- 403(b), & more!
Volunteers of America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
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