Full Time Resident Assistant - Safe House - The Salvation Army : Job Details

OverviewSeeking a Full Time Resident Assistant to join our Elmira TeamOur Full Time opportunities offer:+ Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time+ Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)+ Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles+ Company Paid Basic Term Life Insurance for Employee+ Long Term Disability Insurance+ Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life+ Flexible Spending Account+ Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program+ Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)+ Christmas BonusSCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:To provide coverage in our Safehouse Domestic Violence Shelter, open 24 hours a day, 7 days per week for victims of domestic violence. Responsible for the supervision of residents and the general management of the program. Residence Assistant insures a safe, secure, comfortable, and supportive environment in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the program and agency.ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.+ Assist Safehouse residents with basic needs+ Provide direct victim services that may include:+ Support counseling with Safehouse Residents+ Follow up contact through in-person contacts, telephone contacts or written communications+ Crisis Hotline counseling+ Providing information and referrals+ Assisting with the filing of NYS Office of Victim Services compensation claims including making victims aware of the availability of the program+ Maintain case records and summary logs. Complete reports as directed.+ Follow and enforce established policy and procedures with the residents of the shelter.+ Fulfilling the mandated NYS requirements by reporting suspected child abuse and neglect and provide pertinent information to the Director.+ Filling in staff schedule as needed to maintain 24 hour coverage of the Safehouse shelter.+ Assist as necessary to maintain the shelter in regulatory status including cleaning of the facility.+ Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA Regulations.+ Any other duties as assigned by the Safehouse Director and/or Commanding Officers.Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs.QualificationsSPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:+ High school diploma or GED with one year relevant experience.+ Good communications skills.+ A good understanding of program needs.+ A strong willingness to improve self and to help others.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.Job LocationsUS-NY-ElmiraJob ID 2024-13227Category Social ServicesCompensation Total compensation exceeds the stated hourly rateCompensation Min USD $16.00/Hr.Compensation Max USD $16.00/Hr.Type Regular Full-Time