Housing Program Staff

This position provides support for, and encourages, residents to achieve the goals outlined in their service plan. Staff is expected to be active participants in the supported housing community & activities that support residents to achieve their goals. Staff will model effective, appropriate, and timely communication with others regarding resident updates. Timely and accurate completion of record keeping is also essential to this position. The hours for this position are Saturday through Monday, 4:00 pm to 2:00 am, and Tuesday 3:00 pm-1:00 am.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Programming

a) Support and encourage residents to carry out daily routines and achieve goals outlined in their service

plans.

b) Take residents on activities, job searching and or to volunteer opportunities.

c) Administer resident medication.

2. Responsible for accurate and timely completion of record keeping including:

a) Individual client files, chronologs, daily data entry, documentation of critical incidents

b) Daily follow-up with e-mail and voice mail

c Time sheets, expense reports

3. Communication and cross over with other staff is expected including the following:

a) Update on the shift and status of all residents

b) Medication, UA, critical information discussed

4. Participation and attendance is expected at bi-weekly individual supervision and weekly staff meetings

5. Support the training of new staff and respite personnel as assigned.

6. Contribute and participate in the overall growth and improvement of the supported housing program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

1. High school degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Minimum one year experience working with at-

risk youth in a residential setting or equivalent experience.

2. Knowledge and understanding of adolescent development including the following: mental health and

substance abuse issues; trauma; attachment issues; complex family dynamics; developmental challenges

and educational issues.

3. Knowledge of life skills work including: meal preparation, budgeting, cleaning, & personal hygiene, job

readiness/employment skills.

4. Maintain appropriate boundaries and ability to set limits.

5. Commitment to the value of diversity with respect to gender, race, age, socio-economic level, sexual

orientation, and religion.

6. Adherence to agency code of ethics and all policies and procedures.

7. Valid driver’s license preferred.

Work Environment

This position requires flexibility and travel for activities, client appointment, etc. Due to the nature of supported housing work shifts include days, evenings, awake overnights, weekends, and holidays. Schedules and shifts are subject to change. It is the employee’s responsibility to find adequate respite coverage in advance of approved time off requests.