Community Specialist

2 weeks ago

Seattle, United States Plymouth Housing Full time

Plymouth Housing Group

Community Specialist

Seattle ,

Washington

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This is a unionized position represented by Local 8 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). Starting wage is \$28.45 an hour.Job SummaryThe Community Specialist (CS) supports Plymouth residents by working in a team environment, in maintaining high quality service delivery based on the values inherent in Plymouth\'s mission, the principles of cultural proficiency, the tenets of harm reduction and trauma-informed care, and the \'housing first\' philosophy and educates new residents with the goal of understanding how the building functions and building expectations, and also serves as part of an onsite permanent supportive housing team (PSH) that is committed to supporting the well-being of residents and includes staff presence in buildings, creating strong positive connections among tenants and staff to foster a sense of community, safety and home. Specific tasks related to this position (but are not limited to) include collaboration with tenants, building staff and partners to offer regular culturally relevant activities in and outside of the building that meet a wide range of tenant needs and interest.This position is generally assigned to an individual Plymouth building but may be reassigned on a short or long-term basis, based on business/service needs.Work Schedule: This position works a 40-hour work week, and at times requires working weekday evenings and one weekend day along with the willingness to work select holiday mornings.This is a unionized position, represented by Local 8 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS(Responsibilities, accountabilities, and competencies; may not include all duties of this job.)Supportive and Community ServicesIn partnership with tenants, building team and behavioral health partners, identifies community building activities that are of interest to the residents - social activities, health, life skills, educational opportunities, treatment, peer groups, field trips, etc. Responsible for activities calendar, including planning and executing events. Actively outreaches residents to participate.Welcomes all new residents to a safe and inclusive environment for all and supports the orientation and onboarding program to acclimate residents to their new home, understand building expectations, and form relationships with staff and residents.Identifies and secures materials and supplies needed for events; maintain supply of \"welcome baskets\" for new tenants.Arrange for and/or distribute food to tenants during events.Transports groups of tenants to external activities using company vehicles.Creates schedules for community bus service or transportation, including local shopping or destination trips.Mediates conflict using de-escalation and other techniques; intervenes in crisis to respond to emergencies as necessary.Assists with resident\'s complaints and concerns, escalating them to the Residential Services Manager as needed.Distribute newsletters, brochures, and other relevant materials to residents, ensuring that communicate accommodates language differences, cultural difference, visual impairments, and other necessary accommodations as requested by residents.Creates respectful and trusting relationships with tenants.CollaborativePlan and execute events and meetings as needed. i.e., identify resources, recruits and manages support needed to facilitate community events (coordinate with building staff, partners, volunteers, etc.).Provides support, guidance, and oversight during communicatee events for all volunteers and interns.Participates and attends staff/supervisory and team meetings.Practices a cooperative work approach and promotes teamwork among co-workers.Helps manage the milieu to promote safety and community by maintaining a proactive presence during non-event hours.

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