Residential Counselor - Day Shift, Supportive Housing

DESC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DESC is seeking energized Residential Counselors to manage day-to-day operations at our Permanent Supportive Housing Projects. You will support residents with daily needs, focusing on those facing serious mental illness and substance use challenges.

You will coordinate services with clinical staff, facilitate on-site activities, and help ensure safety, documentation, and smooth leasing operations while promoting dignity and respect for residents.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of homelessness and characteristics of homeless adults.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds.
• Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behaviors.
• Subscription to philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for clients.

Responsibilities

• Interact with residents in the general milieu and common areas.
• Assist clinical staff in the coordination of services to residents; contact residents' outside service providers as necessary.
• Assist clinical staff in engaging residents through creative, resourceful strategies that build trust and confidence.
• Assist clinical staff in the initiation, facilitation and promotion of on-site activities, therapeutic support groups, outings and community meetings.
• Maintain safety and security by monitoring all general access areas and enforcing project rules.

Skills

Homelessness awareness

Cross-cultural communication

Crisis management

Respect for clients

Education

BA degree in social or behavioral science

Job description

DESC is seeking energized Residential Counselors to manage day-to-day operations at our Permanent Supportive Housing Projects. You will support residents with daily needs, focusing on those facing serious mental illness and substance use challenges.

You will coordinate services with clinical staff, facilitate on-site activities, and help ensure safety, documentation, and smooth leasing operations while promoting dignity and respect for residents.