Residential Specialist-Homeless Services
- Compensation
- $34.3K / yr
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- F02 certification-REQUIRED
- Security license -REQUIRED
- Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-cantered approach, using an anti -oppressivelens into your work with the people we serve.
- Use neutral and non- judgmental language when responding to the needs and requests of the residents
- Must have ability to be flexible with schedule as needed
- Ability to maintain professional maturity during crisis situations
- Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of homelessness, substance misuse and harm reduction, working with the disenfranchised communities including whom identify LGBQT, HIV/AIDs
Nice to have
- Effective written and oral communication skill
- Proficiency with computer‐based programs, typing skills
- Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.
- F80
- Basic First Aid
- Naloxone certification
- Valid driver’s license and bi‐lingual communication preferred
- Food Handler license preferred
Full description
Min
USD $17.00/Hr.
Max
USD $17.00/Hr.
Position Overview
S:US is seeking a Residential Specialsit for their family with children shelter in Brooklyn.
This position is located at Dumont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
The Residential Specialist is responsible for providing a warm, compassionate welcome to new shelter residents. You will be tasked with promoting person-centered services, focusing on supporting the independence of the people we serve. You will manage the primary coverage in the building 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 365 days a year and at times functioning independently using your judgement to guarantee the safety of the people we serve and the building. The ideal candidate will be a person of character with humility ,integrity and can communicate skillfully with empathy and honesty.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct regular scheduled rounds to ensure safety and residents wellbeing.
- Enter activity log information and shift notes in a timely fashion and accurate manner.
- Complete necessary admissions paperwork.
- Assist in escorting residents to services and activities outside of the facility, such as clinics, income maintenance centers and housing referral.
- Meet with Shift Supervisor for individual and group supervision.
- Planning, implementing and/or researching self-care and other social activities for residents conduct Resident Support groups
- Meet with case managers on regular basis to assist in assigned tasks.
- Provide initial orientation to program.
- Provide administrative support in areas of office coverage, telephone and clerical work, food services.
- Understand and follow emergency procedures, including fire drills.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Shift Supervisor and Program Director.
- Attend job related trainings and agency meetings as necessary.
- Provide meal coordination
Qualifications
- F02 certification-REQUIRED
- Security license -REQUIRED
- Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-cantered approach, using an anti -oppressivelens into your work with the people we serve.
- Use neutral and non- judgmental language when responding to the needs and requests of the residents
- Must have ability to be flexible with schedule as needed