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About theOrganization

Centerfor Community Alternatives (CCA)  supports and builds power with peopleacross New York State who have been affected by mass incarceration,criminalization and community disinvestment. Through a statewide network of directservices, advocacy and organizing, and by supporting the leadership ofdirectly-impacted people, we advance civil and human rights for all NewYorkers. CCA works to build a world where everyone has what they need tothrive. 

 WhyJoin the Team?

At CCA,we are committed to fair transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitivemarket-informed compensation. The successful candidate's salary is determinedby the combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, andgeography.  Our goal is to continue to make CCA one of the mostdesirable nonprofit places at which to work, and in part, recognize theimportance of work-life balance. 

*This position requires day, evening, weekend, and holiday rotation shifts, as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains rapport with each resident, treating each with respect and dignity and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries . Maintains a safe and supportive environment for residents, utilizing the resources of Freedom Commons to provide an environment of positive change.
• Greets and monitors all residents and guests entering and leaving the building.
• Conducts regular rounds throughout the facility and surrounding areas. Monitors security cameras. Conducts regularly scheduled safety inspections of the facility, including bedrooms/apartments, restrooms, common areas, and dining areas; maintains documentation of the safety checks; immediately addresses or reports any safety issues to supervisors.
• In an emergency, contact appropriate outside emergency response personnel (EMS, Police, Fire Department), and appropriately document the names of those contacted, the time of the contact, and the action taken in the staff communication logbook. Complete incident report and submit by the deadline. Conduct monthly evacuation drills and document such drills accordingly.
• Report incidents, accidents, and resident concerns or problems immediately via incident report and/or logbook.
• Coordinate and ensure the overall cleanliness and good order of the facility. Gather and maintain work order requests and submit them to maintenance. Performs light emergency duties.
• According to established organizational policy and procedure, conduct searches of clients suspected of introducing contraband into the facility; document findings and notify the supervisor.
• Provides support to the Freedom Commons Case Manager. 
• Performs conflict resolution, crisis intervention services, and supportive counseling to residents as needed. 

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER WITH RESUME.

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 20 days of earned time off (ETO) for full-time staff, with the ability to use it after 90-days of employment. 
• Time off is earned starting on your first day.
• 7 days of paid sick time
• 100% paid family leave
• 3% retirement contribution regardless of employee contribution, applicable to salary after the 1st 6 months of employment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

CCA Website:  HERE

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