Crisis Support Advocate - Low-Barrier Housing (PT)

Project HOME; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 32 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Project HOME is seeking a part-time Support Staff to provide direct support at Philly Home at Girard, a low-barrier safe haven for residents experiencing homelessness and related health challenges. The role emphasizes harm reduction, dignity, and compassionate engagement.

The position requires 1+ year in homelessness services or behavioral health, with ServSafe certification either at hire or within 90 days. The schedule runs Tue–Sat, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, at 2100 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in homelessness services, behavioral health, recovery support, substance use treatment, residential programs or human services.
• ServSafe Certification required at hire or within 90 days of employment.

Responsabilités

• Build respectful, trusting relationships with residents.
• Support individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, mental illness and medical challenges.
• Encourage engagement with healthcare, behavioral health, housing and recovery services.
• Assist residents with daily living needs and community expectations.
• Promote dignity, respect, harm reduction and personal growth.
• Respond to crises with de-escalation and sound judgment.
• Document incidents and resident interactions accurately.
• Monitor building access and maintain logs.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Professional boundaries

Documentation skills

Independence

Tech literacy

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Project HOME is seeking a part-time Support Staff to provide direct support at Philly Home at Girard, a low-barrier safe haven for residents experiencing homelessness and related health challenges. The role emphasizes harm reduction, dignity, and compassionate engagement.

The position requires 1+ year in homelessness services or behavioral health, with ServSafe certification either at hire or within 90 days. The schedule runs Tue–Sat, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, at 2100 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia.