Residential Specialist

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US is seeking a Residential Specialist for our family with children shelter in Brooklyn. The position is located at Brooklyn, NY 11207.

Salary: USD $34,292.00 per year (both minimum and maximum).

• Conduct regular scheduled rounds to ensure safety and residents wellbeing.
• Enter activity log information and shift notes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complete necessary admissions paperwork.
• Assist in escorting residents to services and activities outside of the facility.
• 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.

• F02 certification – required.
• Security license – required.
• Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens.
• Use neutral and non-judgmental language when responding to residents’ needs.
• Ability to be flexible with schedule as needed.
• Maintain professional maturity during crisis situations.
• Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with homelessness, substance misuse, and harm reduction; experience working with LGBTQ, HIV/AIDS affected, elderly, and individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer-based programs, typing skills.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
• F80 certification.
• Basic first aid.
• Naloxone certification.
• Valid driver’s license; bilingual communication preferred.
• Food handler license preferred.

We offer 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.

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US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, and activities.

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