Residential Specialist

Services for the Underserved • Bronx, NY

10d • 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-cantered 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.
• Effective written and oral communication skill
• Proficiency with computer‐based programs, typing skills
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• 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
• 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 your judgement to guarantee the safety of the people we serve and the building

What This Job Offers

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