Client Care Worker

Company: Volunteers of America - Greater New York
Location: New Rochelle
Posted on: May 19, 2023

Job Description:

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.We are in search of new talent in the following positionPosition: Client Care Worker - Part TimeWithin program and agency procedures, functioning as a key member of the operations team, the Client Care Worker meets the needs of the program clients and promotes client participation in services leading to successful graduation to independent living. Client Care Workers perform a wide variety of tasks including engaging clients in services, protecting client rights, promoting client and co-worker safety, transporting clients to appointments, and ensuring client adherence to rules and program activities.Crossroads Residence is a community residence in operation since 1991 and houses single males who are recovering from alcoholism and substance abuse. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/new-york-behavioral-healthLocation: 395 Webster Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10801Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid personal leave, and much more.Minimum Qualifications:The position requires 60 college credits, or high school diploma or GED with at least two years of relevant experience.Client Care Worker Principal Responsibilities:* Oversee client participation in daily program activities, monitor observance of client's rights and client adherence to program rules and routines.* Accept new clients in electronic records database. Issue meal cards, mail, medication, lockers, and toiletries. Make scheduled rounds of assigned areas to safeguard clients and property and promote appropriate behavior. Provide optimal customer service.* Provide emergency response including crisis management, first aid, CPR, and fire response as needed. Report any instances of violations of client rights, incidents involving clients' non-compliance of rules and regulations and any criminal activity promptly to the Operations Manager.* Complete Incident Reports as outlined by the Program Manual and Funder guidelines.* Perform other related duties as requested.To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/aboutVOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!Other details* Job Family CASE MANAGEMENT* Job Function Counseling* Pay Type Hourly* Min Hiring Rate $15.81* Max Hiring Rate $15.81* Required Education Associate DegreeApply Now* Crossroads Residence, 395 Webster Ave, New Rochelle, New York, United States of America* New Rochelle, NY, USA

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