Resident Support Specialist
1st shift
Pay: $19-$21/hour
Job Description:
The Residential Support Specialist plays a vital role in supporting Veterans. This position ensures a safe, supportive, and structured environment for residents while facilitating their access to services that promote stability, wellness, and long-term housing success.
Key Responsibilities
Resident Support and Monitoring
- Provide day-to-day supervision, engagement, and support to residents.
- Conduct routine wellness and safety checks, especially during overnight and weekend shifts.
- Offer emotional support and de-escalation during resident crises.
- Assist residents with daily living skills, chores, and compliance with facility rules.
Program Coordination
- Maintain accurate shift documentation, incident reports, and resident logs in accordance with grant and organizational standards.
- Assist in intake, orientation, and exit processes for residents.
- Collaborate with case managers, clinicians, and other service providers to support individualized care plans.
Facility Operations
- Monitor and report facility maintenance or safety issues
- Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of common areas; support residents in maintaining personal spaces.
- Administer and monitor curfews, sign-in/out logs, and visitor policies.
Crisis Response & Safety
- Intervene appropriately in emergencies (medical, behavioral, environmental).
- Follow protocols for substance use incidents, conflicts, or mental health crises.
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical boundaries in all interactions.
Grant and Compliance Support
- Participate in data collection and reporting
- Uphold policies and procedures related to grant compliance and service delivery standards.