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About the position The Residential/Program Aide assists with the client's basic needs. Individuals will work in conjunction with the social services team to monitor and provide appropriate basic services to individual clients. Responsibilities • Perform regular area inspections to ensure that shelter rules\nare adhered to • Monitor sitting areas, laundry rooms, and the cafeteria to ensure all clients are adhering to schedules and drop-in rules • Tracking locks for all lockers • Provide clients with locks, linen and toiletries • Remove contriband items from dorms and inform clients of shelter regulations. • Store and remove client property from the client storage/locker area • Maintain required documentation in case records in written and computer databases (CARES) and update the client’s records in accordance with governmental and agency policy. • Monitor sitting areas, laundry rooms, and cafeteria to ensure all clients are adhering to shelter rules • Complete intakes for new clients and provide orientation to the shelter program and DHS rules and regulations. • Collect client identification and other documents necessary during initial intake. • Assist clients with daily living skills and with cleaning areas, laundry, hygiene, etc. • Fill in for kitchen staff and maintenance staff when necessary • Must be able to lift 50 pounds • All duties as assigned Requirements • High School Diploma or GED required. • 1-year experience dealing with homeless or special needs population. • Excellent communication skills. • Knowledge of DHS requirements and protocols Nice-to-haves • Associate's degree preferred.