Job Information
Community Housing Innovations Resident Support Specialist in Smithtown, New York
Resident Support Specialist
Job Details
Job Location
CHI - Townhouse 2 (Families) - Smithtown, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$19.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Description
WHO IS CHI?
Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.
WHY CHI?
CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer:
Paid time off
2 personal days awarded annually
Health insurance and health reimbursement account
Dental and vision plans
Flexible spending account
AFLAC supplemental insurance
Voluntary plans
Dependent Care Spending Account
Working Advantage- Employee Perks
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Monthly trainings and career development plans
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
CHI is looking for a full-time Resident Support Specialist (RSS) for our Smithtown location. You will ensure the safety and security of all clients, visitors, staff and property. This is accomplished by performing the following functions:
Conduct site inspections and review video cameras and monitors consistently.
Enforce CHI, site and DSS policies, regulations and rules with residents.
Provide limited crisis intervention to residents on an as-needed basis.
Accurately document throughout shift, i.e. turn-over, census, logs, incident reports, case notes, etc.
Review rules and regulations with new arrivals and perform bag searches upon intake.
Submit reports accurately and in a timely manner. Maintain logs, office and site in an orderly fashion.
Support afterschool/evening activities as needed. Provide oversight of outdoor and recreational events.
Inform Building Superintendent of work site’s physical condition (i.e. dangerous conditions, possible repair needs, supply needs, etc.).
Prep vacant units for new placements.
Facilitate evacuation procedures ( i.e. fire drills) as directed by Program Manager.
WHAT DO I NEED?
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience: 1-2 years of experience working in related field preferred.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls, and perform proper notifications.
ANYTHING ELSE?
Salary: $19.00
Overtime available
Open shifts: Friday-Monday 10pm-6am
Apply online at www.communityhousing.org/about-chi/chi-careers/