Residential Specialist - Jamaica, United States - Urban Resource Institute

Urban Resource Institute

Verified Company

Jamaica, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

OVERVIEW:

The shift schedules for this position are 11am-7pm Sunday - Thursday (1 opening) and 12pm-8pm Tuesday-Saturday (1 opening)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support clients to complete their activities of daily living
Work directly with individual to develop and achieve meaningful life goals
Document information and assist in tracking data with logs and reports
Maintain professional communication with other program staff
Provide support and direct care to clients, and help to maintain a safe and clean living/working environment
Transporting clients to activities and appointments
Maintaining a safe and secure facility;
Attend Staff meetings and trainings as requested;
Responding to requests from residents;
Meet regularly w/ team;
Understanding and following emergency procedures, including fire procedures;
Sorting and organizing donations of food, clothing, etc;
Conducting room checks as needed;
Assisting with intake procedures as directed;
Distributing household supplies;
Keeping activity logs;
Assisting with bed utilization by helping with apartment preparation and cleaning;
Crisis intervention, mediate between residents when necessary;
Childcare

SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION:

High School Diploma with at least 1 year experience in a residential shelter.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Familiarity with DHS regulations and DHS Cares Reporting preferred
Must possess a demonstrated ability in delivering client services including: communication and listening skills, understanding of human interaction and personality development, the ability to write and record case documentation, and demonstrated skills in group counseling.
Employee must be computerliterate and must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
Must have ability to be flexible of schedule as needed
Excellent written and verbal skills are required

Pay:
$18.85 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits:

403(b)
403(b)

matching

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

High school or equivalent (required)

Experience:

- direct client support: 1 year (required)
- crisis intervention: 1 year (required)
- residential shelter: 1 year (required)

Ability to Relocate: