Employment Posting

Name of Organization: Family Promise of Western New York
Job Title: Resident Assistant
Part-time or Full-time: Part-time
Job Location: 75 Hickory Street, Buffalo, NY 14204
Start Date: Friday, Sep. 6, 2019
Job Description: The Resident Assistant role is to help support the program in maintaining around-the-clock coverage. Maintains contact with and supervision of guests. Provides for a safe, clean and comfortable living environment. Participates with residents in achieving goals as appropriate and assists with appointments as needed while covering facility. Ensures adherence to trauma-informed care best practices. Communicates effectively with team to ensure seamless care.
Required Qualifications: Maintains professionalism at all times while dealing with guests, staff and volunteers/donors. Friendly, positive demeanor as this position requires frequent engagement as the “face” of Family Promise to volunteers and guests. Strong organizational skills to keep Day Center clean and comfortable. Compassion and patience for working with people in crisis. Excellent communication skills for collaborating with team. Good character and judgement decisions, including displaying behavior appropriate to a mentor who works in close contact with children. Flexibility with general shift coverage, including weekends, overnights and holidays. Functions as a support to the team by helping to fill gaps in service. Must have reliable transportation and a valid NYS Driver’s License. Background checks required Associates, High School or GED degree
Preferred Qualifications: BSW or related degree preferred Experience working with at-risk families in a residential setting preferred
Rate of Pay: $12.50 and up depending on experience
How to Apply: Download job description from our website. Email cover letter and resume to luanne.firestone@fpwny.org
Contact: Luanne Firestone, Executive Director
Website: https://fpwny.org/work-for-us-1