Residential Specialist

Job Title : Residential Specialist

Department : Permanent Supportive Housing

Reports to : Program Manager

FLSA : Full Time and Non-Exempt

Benefits : Alpha Project offers a generous benefits package, including 14 paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision premiums, and group life insurance

Salary Range : $20-25 an hour, commensurate with experience and education

Work Schedule :   Tuesday-Friday(10 : 30 AM-7 : 00 PM) and Saturday (8 : 00 AM-4 : 30 PM)

POSITION SUMMARY

Residential Specialists are responsible for creating a positive and empathetic environment while providing residents with assistance accessing services and offering engagement opportunities. The Residential Specialist will also support the case management team in promoting client progression towards maintaining housing, obtaining medical insurance, increasing income and other self-sufficiency needs, and engaging in activities that benefit the quality of life.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Relations

• Provide encouragement and direction to residents.
• Arrange, coordinate, and advocate for a variety of services to meet those complex needs.
• Assist with transportation, including coordinating transportation and driving residents to appointments and outings.
• Assist clients with securing food, necessary supplies, and equipment.
• Coordinate and oversee activities, including social gatherings and basic life skill classes.
• Assist in the computer lab.
• Assist eligible residents with activities of daily living until IHSS benefits are secured.
• Assist with donations.
• Maintain a productive relationship with residents.
• Address unanticipated resident needs and issues as they arise.

Client Management

Intake Administration

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands / conditions described below are representative of those that must be met / tolerated by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to follow policies and procedures established in the Company's Employee Handbook. Candidates will also contribute to a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a manner such that they get along with all constituent groups, co-workers, and management. In addition, the education, experience, and other skills listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, & EXPERIENCE

KEY SKILLS SET

EQUIPMENT AND APPLICATIONS

Alpha Project for the Homeless provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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