Transitional Supportive Housing Specialist

1 month ago

Cranston, United States Comprehensive Community Action Full time

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services.

Job Summary: To provide overall supervision and supportive services to residents in the New Opportunity Home program.

WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

  • These are full, part time and relief positions with rotating shifts.
  • Because of the nature, responsibility and demands of this job, the employee must be flexible with their schedule and will be expected to cover shifts in the event the next shift staff are unable to relieve.
Key Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following responsibilities are not meant to be all-inclusive and may be expanded or adjusted to meet component needs. Responsible for the overall care of the residents (safety, health, hygiene, education, social and emotional wellbeing).
  • Participate in providing support for each resident in compliance with their RI Works activity and adhering to the guidelines of the contract.
  • Provide supportive services and advocacy in order to promote positive outcomes.
  • Assist in obtaining relevant assessment data (school records, assessment summaries and other documents).
  • Supervise the behavior and activities of residents and to participate in identifying personal and adjustment issues of residents.
  • Communicate with Program Coordinator and RI Works Case managers on a weekly basis regarding their activity. (RI Works components such as supportive services, Teen family development, Vocational training and job readiness)
  • Implement and supervise the Adult Daily Living program activities.
  • Monitor self-medication administration when needed.
  • Provide individual and/or group crisis intervention and initiate appropriate behavioral management techniques.
  • Participate as a team member in the implementation, monitoring and evaluating of program planning of the residents.
  • Assist in the transportation of residents to appointments as needed.
  • Organize and maintain appropriate weekly progress notes, logs and/or other data.
  • Collaborate as a member of the staff team in enforcing all house regulation and procedures within the guidelines of the overall program philosophy.
  • Participate in all case conferences when needed.
  • Attend trainings for mandatory CPR and other trainings scheduled.
  • Attend any relevant program meetings.
  • Attend staff training, schedule and attend supervisory meetings with Program Manager
  • Assist in educating the community about programs within CCAP.
  • Participates in agency team meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned.
OTHER SKILLS
  • Knowledgeable of family systems, short- and long-term treatment
  • Organizational skills
  • Competent writing skills, daily logs and reports as needed.
  • Competent to implement case plan within time limits.
  • Necessary verbal skills; case presentations, etc.
  • Knowledge of child development
  • Works well independently and as a team member.
  • Manages conflict and performs well in crisis situations.
  • Willingness to participate in training and continuing education.
  • Willingness to engage in self-evaluation and to establish goals for professional development.
Requirements

Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma, GED and/ or Associates degree preferred
  • Transitional and/or Supportive housing work experience with infants, children and families.
  • Familiarity with DHS and RI Works program.
  • Must have BCI (Bureau of Criminal Investigation)
  • Must have CANTS (Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System)
  • Documented experience working with children and their families
  • Valid Driver's License and proof of Liability insurance
  • TB test
  • Certified CPR and restraint training


Physical Demands:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and to talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands, fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The environment is a shared living facility and has a separate office and space for staff. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens, respiratory diseases and other infectious diseases, and other biohazardous material requiring universal standard precautions. This position requires the individual to have their own transportation, a current unrestricted license to drive, documented auto insurance and the individual must be willing to work in schools, client's homes, and the community.

CCAP is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 403(b), health insurance, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement accounts, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually, Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation, sick and personal days, and 12 available paid holidays for all full-time and some benefits are included for part-time employees.

Salary Description

16.50 per hour

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