Residential Counselor - Night Shift, Bloomside

Residential Counselor - Night Shift, Bloomside at DESC

Burien, Washington, United States - Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

0.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Communication, Crisis Intervention, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Trust Building, Behavior Management, Safety Monitoring, Service Coordination, Resident Engagement, Property Management, Record Keeping, Emergency Response, Conflict Resolution, Activity Facilitation, Maintenance Coordination, Client Support

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Description Days Off:
Tuesday, Wednesday

Shift: Night (11:30pm-8:00am)
Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour in addition to hourly wage Insurance Benefits:
Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage), Dental, Life, Long-term Disability Other Benefits:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan Union Representation:
This position is a part of a union and is represented by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW.About DESC:

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness.

As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness.

JOB DEFINITION:

We are looking for energized and passionate Residential Counselors to manage basic day-to-day operations at our Permanent Supportive Housing Projects. Residential Counselors assist the individuals living in our supportive housing with their daily needs, with special emphasis on challenges related to severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders.

MAJOR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interact with residents in the general milieu and common areas.

Assist clinical staff in the coordination of services to residents; contact residents' outside service providers as necessary.

Assist clinical staff in engaging residents through creative, resourceful strategies that build trust and confidence.

Assist clinical staff in the initiation, facilitation and promotion of on-site activities, therapeutic support groups, outings and community meetings.

Manage all building operations in the absence of other project and clinical staff as assigned.

Operate all functions in lobby office, including checking visitors in and out, answering telephones and monitoring security systems.

Maintain safety and security by monitoring all general access areas and enforcing project rules.

Intervene in crises, respond to emergencies, and initiate action as required, including contact with emergency response systems.

Write significant events involving residents and building operations activities in a daily log; read log daily.

Assist with room turnovers, new resident leasing and orientation; rent collection and facilities inspections.

Respond to resident complaints.

Work cooperatively with clinical and maintenance staff sited at the project and with visiting providers; refer residents to clinical and other staff as necessary

Initiate appropriate response to maintenance requests.

Participate in staff meetings and trainings.

Assist with other property management functions as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic understanding of homelessness and various characteristics of homeless adult population.

Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds.

Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behaviors.

Subscription to philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs…