Senior Residential Aide (Restgate)

Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. The Isaacs Center focuses primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers. We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational.

Program Description: Goddard Riverside is excited to announce the agency is diving back into settlement roots and becoming a resource to Asylum Seekers in New York City!   Goddard’s newest endeavor will be a Sanctuary Site for Asylum Seeking families.  This site will be a place where families can feel safe, receive resources and support, while becoming acclimated and part of the community.

Position Summary: is to serve as lead RA for the scheduled shift and is responsible for assuring the general welfare and safety of the residents, staff, and the facility. The Senior RA is expected to ensure quality service deliverables by overseeing the daily residential services and inspections, in order to ensure that all residents’ goals, targets, and performance outcomes are met on a daily/weekly/monthly basis. Residential Aid staff are the first welcoming face new families are greeted by!

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 11pm-7am

Salary Range: Between $43,000 to $47,000

Bilingual: $45,000-$47,000

Non-bilingual: $43,000-$45,000

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.

• Serve as the Senior Residential Aid and ensure all RA responsibilities are being conducted effectively and efficiently based on agency protocols.
• Assist in the monitoring and development of resident’s daily independent living skills.
• Monitor and ensure quality intake services are being provided to clients.
• Cultivate professional and positive relationships with families.
• Utilize evidence-based practice models including person centered planning, motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, culturally aware, and strengths-based approaches.
• Escort clients via public transportation to appointments as needed.
• Facilitate and participate in social emotional driven learning groups and activities for families.
• Perform and confirm all daily room and bed inspections are taking place.
• Manage operations desk: ensure documentation of client whereabouts, answer phones when necessary.
• Work collaboratively with building staff to assist tenants and ensure tenant safety.
• Document incidents onsite in CARES and send to Goddard Incident Report Committee.
• Report any concerns on quality service deliverables to management in a timely manner.
• Monitor common areas to ensure proper usage.