Resident Support Specialist - Floater

Community Housing Innovations, Inc.; Middle Island (NY); On-site; USD 19,520 - 39,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization is seeking a full-time Resident Support Specialist in Middle Island. This role involves providing a safe environment for residents and staff, supporting various client needs, and ensuring compliance with facility policies. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, excellent communication skills, and experience in a relevant field. The position offers a salary of $19/hour and benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working in related field preferred.
• Proficiency in English required.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for residents and staff.
• Screen all clients and visitors entering the facility.
• Conduct rounds throughout the facility.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to tour property and walk distances

Organization and multitasking

Negotiation skills

Basic competency in MS Windows and MS Office

Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job 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.

What will I be doing?

CHI is looking for a full-time floating Resident Support Specialist (RSS) for our Middle Island location. While the position is based out of Middle Island, applicants need to be willing to travel to other sites to deliver food.

You will provide a safe, structured, and supervised environment for CHI residents and staff. The RSS coordinates and verifies client movement in the facility while also monitoring the client conduct and overall behavior during tour of duty. This is accomplished by performing the following functions:

• Maintain visibility to residents, staff, and visitors by wearing a safety monitor vest, ID badge, and professional attire.
• Screen all clients and visitors entering the facility.
• Perform bag searches upon intake and as required.
• Ensure clients abide by the facility, DSS, and OTDA policies and procedures.
• De‑escalate potential crisis situations and document all interventions.
• Conduct rounds throughout the facility including hallways, stairwells, floors, bathrooms, and other common areas.
• Complete logs, incident reports, and all other required documentation.
• Perform administrative and receptionist duties at the operations/front desk.
• Monitor video surveillance cameras, fire prevention, detection alarm, and notification system.
• Support the running of fire drills; evacuate the building when necessary, utilize fire safety procedures.
• Assist with room preparation and turnover for new clients.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning and office supplies and ensure proper distribution.
• Inform management of work site’s physical condition (i.e. dangerous conditions, possible repair needs, supply needs, etc.).
• Support afterschool/evening activities as needed.

Anything else?

• Salary: $19.00 an hour (approximately $39,520 annually)
• Overtime available
• Open shifts: Monday-Friday, 10 am - 6 am

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. Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Computer Skills: Basic competency in MS Windows, MS Office, and internet usage.
• Physical Performance: Ability to tour property, walk distances, and climb stairs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgments, and perform proper notifications.
• Other Skills: Ability to work independently or as part of a team, be highly organized, assume responsibility, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, be flexible, and maintain a high level of attention to detail. Must be even‑tempered, have good negotiation skills, and the ability to meet unexpected deadlines.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.