Resident Services Specialist PRN 1st Shift

Qualifications

• Mature, responsible individual with experience in social services
• Excellent skills in crisis management, listening, verbal and written communication
• Maintaining professional and personal boundaries
• Conflict resolution
• Basic computer skills
• Available for shifts 7:00am-3:00pm
• Multiple shifts may be available to be picked up
• Reliable transportation required
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and issues affecting individuals experiencing homelessness (preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of emergency medical procedures (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Security Duties:
• Maintain the safety and security of residents and facility
• Complete building checks at stipulated times
• Conduct required house checks, dining room checks, playroom and teen room checks
• Intervene to protect residents from injury
• Ensure outside individuals have permission to be on property
• Distribute incoming mail according to agency policy
• Keep staff workspace clean and organized
• Monitor telephone coverage and security cameras
• Interact professionally and maintain appropriate boundaries
• Follow all agency policy and procedures
• Document shelter activities and happenings during assigned shift
• Resident Services Specialist Duties:
• Supervise residents during assigned shift
• Enforce all regulations in the resident handbook
• Assist residents in adjusting to their stay
• Supervise residents' activities in the shelter
• Read and initial shift reports and daily logs
• Complete required paperwork for the shift including daily logs
• Document verbal and written warnings as defined by agency protocol
• Maintain confidentiality of residents' files and logs
• Obtain verification from residents to substantiate employment, curfew extensions, twelve step meetings, house restrictions, etc.
• Comply with agency OTC medication and lock box procedures
• Maintain resident property and storage according to agency policy
• Monitor resident usage of agency phones
• Maintain resident rooms as necessary
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled
• Carry out all other duties as assigned by a supervisor
• Third shift must complete scanning, shredding, office and bathroom cleaning, laundry and breakfast set-up/clean up for residents
• Monitor dining room during meal times
• Make sure all paperwork is completed before ending shift

Physical Requirements

• Occasional need to climb stairs while carrying items up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position during shift
• Moves items up to 25 lbs.
• Moves throughout the building multiple times a day
• Bending, twisting, kneeling, reaching occasionally