Transitional Living Resident Support Specialist

City House Inc; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City House Inc. is hiring to support residents in a transitional living program, providing trauma-informed, strengths-based care to help individuals thrive in a safe community setting.

Responsibilities include facilitating groups, coordinating transportation, and maintaining house safety, with a focus on collaboration within an interdisciplinary team and adherence to program policies.

Qualifications

• College level classes with an emphasis on social services preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year’s experience working with people experiencing homelessness, abuse/neglect or trauma.
• Current valid driver’s license and updated insurance.
• CPR / First Aid training required or willing to be certified upon hire.
• TB & Drug testing is required.
• Submit a background check as required by regulatory agencies.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of computer applications, Microsoft office, and the internet.

Responsibilities

• Helps provide a safe living environment through a trauma informed approach that stimulates a balance of independence, positive self-confidence, and promotes healthy conflict resolution skills.
• Prioritizes room and house checks at each house at the beginning and ending of the shift to ensure safety and security
• Provides transportation to and from goal-related activities, including work, school, and other goal related appointments
• Co-facilitate on-site and off-site groups, classes, and scheduled activities
• Performs service delivery from a trauma informed, strengths-based perspective

Skills

Trauma-informed

De-escalation skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

College coursework in social services

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City House Inc. is hiring to support residents in a transitional living program, providing trauma-informed, strengths-based care to help individuals thrive in a safe community setting.

Responsibilities include facilitating groups, coordinating transportation, and maintaining house safety, with a focus on collaboration within an interdisciplinary team and adherence to program policies.