E S Resident Support Specialist-Shelter-NH Job at Columbus House, New Haven, CT

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  • Columbus House
  • New Haven, CT

Job Description

Columbus House, Inc.
Job Posting: Full-time, 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 Manager of Shelter Operations, the Resident Support Specialist registers and provides supervision, safety, organization, and program management support to all shelter residents, on-site Recovery Support Specialists, and volunteers. 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

  • This position involves supervising homeless adults in a residential setting.
  • Individual must have demonstrated the ability to manage, motivate and direct clients, time management and organizational skills essential.
  • Knowledge base of all aspects of the delivery of residential services for the homeless population preferred.
  • Must be aware of mental health, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis issues; knowledgeable of the area network providers; computer literate.
  • Culturally competent; must possess the capacity to work within a team and foster teamwork.
  • Must have a general understanding of crisis intervention skills, confidentiality, boundaries, universal precautions.
  • Able to foster a Harm Reduction philosophy within the work environment.
  • Strong empathic skills.
  • Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Attend/share all required Columbus House and network meetings.
  • Complete all required charting, logs, incident reports; oversee intake, departures, and daily roster and programs.
  • Supervise clients to ensure compliance with all house rules.
  • Assist in ensuring security of the shelter building.
  • Adhere closely to scheduled shift start times and remain on duty until replacement has arrived.
  • Other related duties as assigned.


Supervision:
Manager of Shelter Operations

Salary Range: $18.00 per hour plus excellent benefits

Schedule: Sunday– Thursday 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.


Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with

full-time employment

  • 401 K retirement plan with employer matching contribution
  • Paid time off
  • 10 paid holidays


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


Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Encouraged to Apply

Sunday– Thursday 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, For contractors, Shift work,

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