Resident Support Specialist-Medical Respite

Job Description

Job Description

Columbus House, Inc.

Job Posting : Part Time (16 hours / week), FLSA Non-Exempt, Essential

Resident Support Specialist

VEVRAA Federal Contractor : Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans Requested

Company Overview & Mission

Columbus House opened its doors in 1982 to provide services for men and women at least 18 years of age. Our goals quickly broadened from the mere provision of food and shelter and simple survival, to understanding and working toward overcoming the problems which cause people to become homeless.

Columbus House, along with its core of loyal supporters, friends, and volunteers, has remained committed to fulfilling its mission : "To serve people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, by providing shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence."

Purpose

Under the direction of the Recovery House and Respite Manager, the Resident Support Specialist provides supervision, safety, organization, and program management support to up to 19 homeless clients in need of 24 / 7 shelter including those in transitional housing and those in need while they recuperate from recent medical procedures. The Resident Support Specialist networks with the greater New Haven shelters and social service system and collaborates with other Columbus House residential staff in order to provide an environment that reflects the core values of Trauma Informed Service : Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration and empowerment.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High School Graduate or equivalent; Demonstrated the ability to manage, motivate and direct consumers.
• Complete knowledge base of all aspects of the delivery of residential services for the homeless population.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a deadline-oriented mindset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other common desk top applications.
• Able to effectively use the local network of substance abuse, mental health, and social services providers.
• Familiar with mental health, substance abuse and dual diagnosis issues and group dynamics.
• Knowledge of local housing and vocational / entitlement programs.
• Culturally competent; must possess the capacity to work within a team and foster teamwork.
• General understanding of crisis intervention skills, confidentiality, boundaries, universal precautions.
• Able to meet all documentation requirements.
• Able to foster a Harm Reduction philosophy within the work environment.
• Strong empathic skills coupled with a high degree of reliability and punctuality.
• Valid drivers’ license with a good driving.

Responsibilities

Supervised by : Recovery House and Respite Manager

Pay : $18.00 / hr.

Schedule : Saturday- Sunday 8am-4pm

Please send your resume and a cover letter to Human Resources Generalist, Columbus House Inc., 586 Ella Grasso Boulevard P.O. Box 7093, New Haven CT. 06519 or fax to 203-773-1430 or email to hr@columbushouse.org or apply at www.columbushouse.org

Equal Opportunity Employer : Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

Saturday- Sunday 8am-4pm

16 hours