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Program (Residential)
Riverdale IRA
Location
Bronx - 281 West 261st St
Schedule (Part time, Weekend)
Saturday and Sunday; 8am - 4pm
Key Responsibilities
Maintaining Professionalism and Punctuality
Taking Ownership/ Accountability
Being Flexible: Job responsibilities may change based on needs
Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations
Using effective communication skills & time management skills
Being a member of a highly effective team
Ensuring maintenance upkeep and safety based on facility/ program structure
Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position as well as applying skills
Ensuring health, wellness and safety
Understanding when to contact an administrator for support
Building Positive relationships
Cooking and preparing meals according to dietary needs
Sweeping and mopping floors
Dusting furniture and other fixtures
Vacuuming carpets and area rugs
Cleaning kitchen appliances/refrigerator
Cleaning and organizing kitchen cabinets
Discarding expired foods
Emptying trash receptacle/bags
Other cleaning responsibilities if the need arises
Education and Experience
Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus
Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills
Willing to take initiative
Higly flexible personality type
Compensation
$17.50 hourly
Benefits
DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today!
Tuition reimbursement
403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions
Life insurance and long-term disability
Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.