What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESIDENT ASSISTANT position at YWCA of the Mohawk Valley?
Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Description
The YWCA Mohawk Valley is dedicated to its mission of eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Job Summary :
Provide effective service delivery to the adults and children in residential facilities consistently and ethically within the mission and values of the agency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Provide quality services to people of all ages, genders and sexual orientation, as well as their children following established action plans and trauma-informed models as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention, legal / medical information and referral services consistent with the goals and objectives of the YWCA and according to program policies and procedures.
- Responsible while on duty for the safety and well-being of the residents.
- Perform house safety checks, fire drills and lead protocols.
- Maintain and update appropriate records and reports according to policy and procedures.
- Maintain required documentation to sustain compliance with fire ordinances.
- Conduct intake and exit interviews when appropriate.
- Alert Client Services Director or on-call supervisor / director in case of emergencies, behavior problems, counseling needs, etc.
- Answer hotline calls and complete required documentation. Includes on-call coverage.
- Make child abuse reports to the registry as needed.
- Oversee and assist residents to complete household tasks, such as vacuuming, dusting, kitchen cleaning, etc. to assure the facility is maintained, safe, clean, and tasks completed as assigned.
- Maintain a level of knowledge that is current and applicable to performing this position, including, but not limited to, issues pertaining to domestic / sexual violence, and / or to runaway / homeless at-risk youth.
- Report to Client Services Director any maintenance needs of the facility in a timely manner.
- Develop and maintain knowledge and relationships with YWCA and its services.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education :
Required, Specialized, or Technical Knowledge :
confidentiality.
Expectation for all Employees :
Supports the organizations mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following :
Þ Integrity
Þ Respect
Þ Commitment
Þ Compassion
Þ Credibility
Þ Expertise
Þ Teamwork
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