[Hiring] Residential Specialist @Services for the Underserved

Role Description

S:US is seeking a Residential Specialist for their men's shelter in Brooklyn. This position is located at Ralph Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11233.

The Residential Specialist staff member will be responsible for ensuring a safe environment and that tenants are adhering to House Rules and program policies, monitoring surveillance systems, and acting as a role model to tenants and encourage program participation. In this role you will:

• Provide necessary support to residents for a variety of issues.
• Make hourly observation rounds and document in the communication log.
• Communicate incidents to supervisory staff via written incident reports and communication log.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Provide frontline crisis intervention.
• Answer phones and route calls as needed.
• Ensure reception area is tidy.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

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.
• Plan, implement, and/or research self-care and other social activities for residents; conduct Resident Support groups.
• Meet with case managers on a 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

• Associate Degree in Human Services or High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years’ social service experience.
• F02 certification.
• Security license is mandatory but may be obtained within 6 months if hired.
• Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens 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 disenfranchised communities including those who identify as LGBTQ, HIV/AIDS affected, the elderly, and individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities.

Requirements

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• 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.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including:
• Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance.
• 403(b).
• Credit Union.
• FSAs.
• Short-and-Long-Term Disability.
• Transportation Plan.
• Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays.

Company Description

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential, and continuous quality improvement.

From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of service animals.

To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected].