Residential Specialist - Homeless Families

URI Careers•New York, NY

20d

About The Position

Urban Resource Institute (URI) is a dynamic, innovative, and well-respected organization founded in 1980 that transforms the lives of domestic violence survivors and homeless families through safe shelter and comprehensive services; delivers prevention and intervention programs that break cycles of violence and poverty; and actively works for sustainable systemic change. URI is the oldest licensed provider of domestic violence (DV) shelter and services in New York State, and is the largest provider in the United States of DV shelter services, as well as a leading provider of shelter and services for homeless families. URI has a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among leadership, staff, and clients at residential and nonresidential sites across New York City. The Residential Specialist is responsible for direct service provision to residents. Resident Specialist provides assistance and support to families with children residing in DHS facilities. In addition, successful candidates must have strong time management skills, be flexible and creative, and must be willing to support clients in a wide range of tasks and activities. Individual must demonstrate sensitivity to issues related homelessness. Salary: $34,307

Requirements

High School Diploma with at least 1 year experience in a residential shelter.
Familiarity with DHS regulations and DHS Cares Reporting preferred
Must possess a demonstrated ability in delivering client services including: communication and listening skills, understanding of human interaction and personality development, the ability to write and record case documentation, and demonstrated skills in group counseling.
Employee must be computer-literate and must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
Must have ability to be flexible of schedule as needed
Excellent written and verbal skills are required

Responsibilities

Support clients to complete their activities of daily living
Work directly with individual to develop and achieve meaningful life goals
Document information and assist in tracking data with logs and reports
Maintain professional communication with other program staff
Provide support and direct care to clients, and help to maintain a safe and clean living/working environment
Transporting clients to activities and appointments
Maintaining a safe and secure facility
Attend Staff meetings and trainings as requested
Responding to requests from residents
Meet regularly w/ team
Understanding and following emergency procedures, including fire procedures
Sorting and organizing donations of food, clothing, etc
Conducting room checks as needed
Assisting with intake procedures as directed
Distributing household supplies
Keeping activity logs
Assisting with bed utilization by helping with apartment preparation and cleaning
Crisis intervention, mediate between residents when necessary
Childcare
Perform other duties as assigned by the Social Work Supervisor.