Residential Specialist-Homeless Services

Services For The Underserved, Inc. • New York, NY

1d • $40,000 - $40,000 • Onsite

About The Position

S:US is seeking a Residential Specialist for their families with children shelter located in the Bronx. This position is located at East 178 Stree Bronx, NY 10457. 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.

Requirements

• F02 certification - REQUIRED
• Security license - REQUIRED
• 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 the disenfranchised communities including whom identify LGBQT, HIV/AIDs affected, the elderly and individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Providing a warm, compassionate welcome to new shelter residents.
• Promoting person-centered services, focusing on supporting the independence of the people we serve.
• Managing the primary coverage in the building 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
• Functioning independently using judgement to guarantee the safety of the people we serve and the building.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development.
• Health and wellness resources.
• Generous PTO.
• Professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed