CAMBA

Residential Aide, Atlantic House Men's Shelter

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 160 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 65,000 individuals and families each year at our 90 locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are in living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

CAMBA’s Atlantic House Men’s Shelter located in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn serves 200 MICA (mentally ill chemical abusing) men.

Position: Residential Aide

Reports To: Shift Supervisor

Location: 2402 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11233

What The Residential Aide Does:

Assist clients in the development of daily independent living skills through both individual and group Activities of Daily Living (ADL) sessions, including laundry, meal preparation and clean up, personal hygiene, shopping, and maintaining a schedule of activities;

Maintain inventory of food and dry goods; and

Provide clients with an orientation of the facility, services and personal care items, upon arrival.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

High school diploma or G.E.D. and/or equivalent experience.

Participate in Department of Health Food Protection 15 hour Course, pass exam and become a certified Food Handler.

Must obtain Annual PPD Test.

May be required to become First Aid/CPR certified.

May be required to become certified in overdose prevention.

Bi-lingual preferred.

How to Apply

Please send resume and cover letter to submitresumes@CAMBA.org and write "Residential Aide, Atlantic House Men's Shelter" in subject of email.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.

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CAMBA
1720 Church Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
718-287-2600
info@camba.org

CAMBA is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers on this document may be reached by persons using TTD/TTY equipment via the New York State relay number 1-800-662-1220.