Senior Residential Support Specialist of Harambee House

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay rate: Starting range of $18-20 (Personalized salary reflecting your related experience and academic/credentialed background)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Functions as Resident Support Specialist (RSS) team leader. Works with Clinical Team to ensure proper Management of the facility. Supports RSS staff in the maintenance of a stable and therapeutic environment and may assist in their supervision. Under direction of program supervisory staff, schedules Resident Support Specialists and on-call staff. Participates in household management tasks such as preparation of meals or housekeeping and other program related activities as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintains updated list of resident's external appointments and schedules vehicles and staff.
  • Drives clients to appointments when other staff in unavailable.
  • Works with counseling staff to resolve conflicts in transportation schedule.
  • Utilizes interactions in the work environment to provide leadership and support to RSS staff.
  • Provides medication monitoring.
  • Interacts with clients in supportive manner and models appropriate behavior.
  • Monitors client interaction with children.
  • With supervisory input, develops monthly RSS schedule. Arranges for on-call staff as directed.
  • Schedule and assigned duties are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the clients we serve.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

  • Good verbal and written communication skill.
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving and leadership abilities.
  • Must have strong, positive social interaction skills, knowledge of good parenting and the ability to interact effectively with recovering women and their children.
  • Basic knowledge of addictions and recovery required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associates degree or equivalent in human service field and one year in a human service agency

OR

  • High school diploma or equivalency and two years full time paid experience in a human service agency or health care facility.

AND

  • A valid NYS drivers' license
  • Automobile in good working order
  • Must have Accredited NYS Defensive driving course; or obtain within 15 days of hire.
  • Must maintain Active NYS Defensive Driving class every 3 years, upon expiration.
  • If driving one's own vehicle, must maintain valid inspection and automobile insurance.
  • Must provide proof of insurance upon hire and when requested.

Some things you can look forward to:

  • Welcoming, team environment, that inspires you to thrive and be your BestSelf!
  • Rewarding work experience!
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible schedule
  • Various student loan forgiveness programs
  • Multiple and diverse health insurance options
  • Many other unique lifestyle & personal insurance options
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • CASAC certification tuition support
  • Professional license/certification renewal reimbursement
  • Defensive driving course reimbursement (if required for position)
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • We look forward to telling you more!