**HOUSING ASSOCIATE** **Job Details** **Job Location** Francis Center - Rochester, NY **Position Type** Full Time **Education Level** High School Diploma or GED **Salary Range** $17.25 - $18.00 Hourly **Travel Percentage** Up to 20% **Job Shift** Evening **Description** Under general supervision, establishes and maintains a safe and supportive environment for staff and residents of themens shelter. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff, and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + Oversees operations of the residence and ensure safety of men temporarily staying in the shelter. + Conducts intakes for individuals entering the residence. + Acts as liaison with other community service providers/referral sources. + Provides information and referral service for telephone inquiries. + In absence of a cook, supervises preparation of meals by residents to assure sanitation & nutritional standards are met. + Provides crisis intervention and conflict management to residents. + Maintains record-keeping responsibilities including client census and database system. + Notifies Residence Manager of any emergency situations immediately. + Assists with providing support and direction for both clients and volunteers engaged in program activities. + Thoroughly completes incident reports within one hour of the occurrence of the incident; all pertinent information must be included such as client behaviors, observations, correct identification of all involved parties, and must include documentation of the proper notifications. + Thoroughly document any shift or client observations/activities as outlined per communication log procedures. + Ensures that all clients meet with the onsite medical providers to ensure that clients are free of any health problems that may be a potential risk to other clients and staff. + Monitors facility and activities of the residents to ensure safety and location of all residents + Conducts hourly rounds, inspections and overnight visual checks (if working the overnight shift) to ensure presence of residents. + Reports to Residence Manager any serious incidents or violations. + Visually verify presence of all clients as well as ensuring accurate documentation of the presence of all residents by completing sign in/out sheets. + Assists Residence Manager when needed. + Engages security system to provide safety and security of the premises at all times. + In the event of client discharge, staff notifies Residence Manager and or Program Manager and Department Director. + Maintains safety and organization cleanliness of residence during shift. + Performs laundry, room preparation, and housekeeping tasks, if needed + Conducts monthly fire drills. + Carries out emergency procedures to assure safety of residents and staff when required. + Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings + Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops. + Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse _Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required._