S:US is seeking a Residential Specialist for their families with children shelter located in the Bronx.

This position is located at 240 East 178 Stree Bronx, NY 10457

The Residential Specialist is responsible for providing a warm ,compassionate welcome to new shelter residents. You will be tasked  with  promoting person-centered services, focusing on supporting the independence of the people we serve.  You will manage the primary coverage in the building 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 365 days a year and at times functioning independently using your judgement to guarantee the safety of the people we serve and the building. The ideal candidate will  be a person of character with humility ,integrity and can communicate skillfully with empathy and honesty.

• F02 certification-REQUIRED
• Security license -REQUIRED 
• Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-cantered approach, using an anti -oppressivelens into your work with the people we serve. 
• Use neutral and non- judgmental language when responding to the needs and requests of the residents  
• Must have ability to be flexible with schedule as needed
• Ability to maintain professional maturity during crisis situations
• Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of homelessness, substance misuse and harm reduction, working with the disenfranchised communities including whom identify LGBQT, HIV/AIDs affected, the elderly and individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Effective written and oral communication skill
• Proficiency with computer‐based programs, typing skills
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.
• F80 
• Basic First Aid
• Naloxone certification
• Valid driver’s license and bi‐lingual communication preferred
• Food Handler license preferred

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others.  We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values:  respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@sus.org