Residential Counselor

Facets; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid federal holidays

Reimbursement for work-related expenses

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

A community support organization in Fairfax, Virginia is seeking a part-time Residential Counselor to provide support and life skills training to chronically homeless individuals. The role requires assisting with case management and maintaining a safe environment for residents. Candidates must ideally have a Bachelor’s Degree, experience in social services, and the ability to work with diverse populations, including those with mental health and substance use challenges. Familiarity with the 'housing first' model is essential and bilingual candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with homeless individuals is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning and repairs is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and assistance to residents.
• Assist with developing individual service plans.
• Monitor and report on maintenance and health issues.
• Document residents’ behavior and progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of social service issues

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent working experience

Tools

HMIS documentation

Job description

POSITION

Residential Counselor

REPORTS TO

Director, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program

CATEGORY

Part-Time/Non-Exempt/Permanent

LOCATION

In-Person, Fairfax, Virginia

POSITION SUMMARY

FACETS is hiring a part-time Resident Counselor for FACETS’ group homes serving chronically homeless individuals, who are medically vulnerable, located in Fairfax, VA. Under the direction of the Director of Supportive Housing, the RC will provide supportive counseling, community living skills training, medication monitoring, and crisis interventions to chronically homeless individuals in a group home setting. The RC is responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment while implementing programming to facilitate residents’ attainment of rehabilitation goals. RC directly teaches independent living skills through group and individual training sessions and provides transportation as necessary. The RC is responsible for providing staff coverage for the safety and security of residents, and the program at all times. Familiarity with the chronically homeless population and the “housing first” model is essential. The successful candidate will have experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness that are seriously mentally ill, actively using substances, and/or medically vulnerable. Significant independence of judgment and exceptional interpersonal skills are required in this position. A candidate bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

FACETS is a non-profit organization that opens doors by helping parents, their children, and individuals who suffer the effects of poverty in Fairfax County. We meet their emergency needs through our wrap around services and community partnerships, and help individuals and families experience safe and stable housing after years of uncertainty and instability. We strive to ensure that every person in our community has a place they can call home.

DUITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct supervision and assistance to residents.
• Assist the case manager with developing, implementing, and monitoring residents’ individual service plans.
• Collaborate with other staff members to ensure the residents’ needs are met.
• Monitor and report any maintenance, health, fire, and safety issues.
• Ability to learn to document residents’ behavior and progress in HMIS.
• Represents FACETS in the community, in accord with Agency Mission, Vision, and Code of Ethics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent working experience.
• Two years of professional social work/case management experience with homeless and/or at-risk populations preferred.
• Knowledge of current social service, homeless, and housing issues and methods/approaches to address issues.
• Knowledge or understanding of tenant’s rights and responsibilities as well as “strengths based” case management.
• Requires basic knowledge of facility and household cleaning and repairs.
• Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, good driving record, and personal car insurance.
• Must provide proof of COVID vaccination.
• Candidate will be required to pass criminal background and Child Protective Services background checks.
• CPR Certification Preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to attend occasional meetings at other FACETS office locations within Fairfax County, including 3 annual organization-wide fundraising events each year.

SALARY

• $17.00 per hour.
• FACETS offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualification/experience.

BENEFITS

• FACETS observes 11 federal paid holidays in the year, during which the offices will close. If a holiday falls on a day when a regular part-time employee is normally scheduled to work, the amount of the employee’s pay for that day is prorated based on the number of hours they are scheduled to work that day.
• Reimbursement of work-related expenses including portions of mileage, cell phone and data expenses.
• On-going professional development and training.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Equal Employment Opportunity M/F/D/V.

FACETS is proud to be an EOE/ADA employer that values diversity.

ADA STATEMENT

FACETS will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ACCOMMODATIONS

Any person in need of accommodation should contact Human Resources directly for assistance.