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About the role

Columbus House, Inc. is seeking a Resident Support Specialist for its Recovery House. This position is part-time (16 hours/week), non-exempt, and essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular wellness rounds at both Harkness and Recovery House.
• Maintain hourly logs.
• Serve as supervisor for up to seventeen male clients, ensuring compliance with house rules.
• Counsel clients to assist them with recovery service plans.
• Avoid security breaches by overseeing intake, departures, and daily roster and programs.
• Lead House meetings and provide transportation to appointments as needed.
• Collaborate with other agencies and social service providers.
• Enforce house rules and maintain incident logs.
• Supervise resident drug screens and chores.
• Attend weekly and monthly agency, program, and network meetings.
• Complete all required reports and incident logs.
• Enter data into computer as directed.
• Remain on-site during emergency situations as designated by the CEO.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate, and direct consumers.
• Knowledge of all aspects of residential services for the homeless population.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other common desktop applications.
• Knowledge of local housing and vocational/entitlement programs.
• Culturally competent and able to work within a team.
• Strong empathic skills and reliable punctuality.
• Valid drivers' license with a good driving history.
• Familiarity with mental health, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis issues.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention skills, confidentiality, boundaries, and universal precautions.
• Ability to meet all documentation requirements.
• Ability to foster a Harm Reduction philosophy within the work environment.