Emergency Shelter & Housing Support Specialist

FRIENDSHIP SERVICE CENTER; New Britain (CT); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

FRIENDSHIP SERVICE CENTER in New Britain, CT is seeking a Residential Specialist to support daily shelter operations and meet clients' basic needs. The position requires flexible scheduling and starting pay at $17.25/hr, with essential responsibilities to ensure safety and service delivery in a low barrier shelter and transitional living program.

You will advocate for residents, assist with intake, coordinate meals and housekeeping, and maintain documentation while adhering to Harm Reduction and

Formación

• Dependability: consistently at work and on time, follows instructions and completes tasks on schedule.
• Flexibility: able to work with individuals experiencing homelessness from various backgrounds.
• Experience: prior experience with homeless populations preferred.
• Communication: read, write and communicate effectively with guests, staff and partners.
• MS Office: proficient with computers and Microsoft Office tools.
• Housing First: belief in a client-centered, housing-first approach.
• Harm Reduction: applies harm reduction principles in service delivery.

Responsabilidades

• Advocate for the mission and follow agency policies.
• Use shelter diversion to help households resolve housing crises.
• Prepare intake packages for households not diverted at entry.
• Arrange sleeping areas and store personal items for clients.
• Ensure client compliance with program guidelines.

Conocimientos

Dependability

Flexibility

Experience

Communication

MS Office

Housing First

Harm Reduction

Descripción del empleo

FRIENDSHIP SERVICE CENTER in New Britain, CT is seeking a Residential Specialist to support daily shelter operations and meet clients' basic needs. The position requires flexible scheduling and starting pay at $17.25/hr, with essential responsibilities to ensure safety and service delivery in a low barrier shelter and transitional living program.

You will advocate for residents, assist with intake, coordinate meals and housekeeping, and maintain documentation while adhering to Harm Reduction and