Resident Assistant (Full Time) - Safehouse - Salvation Army USA : Job Details

OverviewSeeking: compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference!If you are passionate about making a difference in someone's life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employee's success, we encourage you to apply today!Our Full-time opportunities offer:* Generous time off every year that includes paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time* Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)* Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles* Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life* Flexible Spending Accounts* Remitted Tuition program* Eligibility for the Federal Government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramSome of these benefits are also available to Part-time employees as well!Responsibilities* 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.Qualifications* 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.