Community/Shelter Support Specialist

Judit Inc

Community/Shelter Support Specialist

Jamaica, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Multiple Shifts Available - 5 days/week, multiple schedules available

    • Tuesday - Saturday, 4:00pm - 12:30am
    • Thursday - Monday, 4:00pm - 12:30am
    • Friday - Tuesday, 4:00pm - 12:30am
    • Friday - Tuesday, 11:00pm - 7:30am
    • Wednesday - Sunday, 11:00pm - 7:30am

    Locations:

    Queens, NY

    • Far Rockaway
    • Jamaica

    Pay Rate: $19.00/hr

    DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • You will assist in monitoring this residential program for individuals experiencing homelessness, with a focus on maintaining a safe environment.
    • Be part of a team with a commitment to engaging individuals in an approachable and empathetic manner while performing rounds and addressing the varied needs of individuals experiencing homelessness.
    • You will manage conflict or challenging behaviors with self-awareness, emphasizing safety and building trust while understanding each person's unique experience.
    • You will also be responsible for screening residents and visitors at front door, create written documentation, including logbook entries, incident reports and progress notes.
    • Manage inventory for supplies, maintain fire safety drills and logs, and provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance/NARCAN when needed.
    • Assist with inspections and audits.
    • Escort clients and serve meals as needed.
    • Help maintain an orderly and clean facility.
    • Related duties as assigned.
    • This position is subject to mandatory overtime.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • High School diploma or GED required
    • CPR Certification or the ability to obtain certification required.NYC Fire Safety Guard Certification or the ability to obtain certification required.
    • NYC Fire Safety Coordinator Certification preferred; employees must be willing to attempt to acquire certification.
    • Security guard license preferred; employees must be willing to attempt to acquire license.
    • Food Handler Certificate preferred; employees must be willing to attempt to acquire certification.
    • TB clearance when required.
    • Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness preferred; effectively communicate with others both in writing and orally; ability to maintain professional boundaries; basic computer literacy required.
    • Bilingual abilities a plus.

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