Resident Services Specialist II -PT

Helping our community’s most vulnerable with solutions that permanently improve lives.

Job Summary: Serves as a resident advocate and links housing residents to supportive services or medical services provided by public or private agencies. Provides support and coordination of volunteers and community organization partners to enhance the growth of the Community Engagement and Philanthropy visions to advance the mission of Catholic Charities Community Services within CCCS affordable housing communities. Works among residents, and across volunteers, staff, donors and partner organizations to help our community's most vulnerable with solutions that permanently improve lives. Schedule will require some flexibility, evenings and Saturdays. 

Essential Duties: 

1.  Maintains on-site presence; Hosts engagement events to meet and welcome residents, conducts outreach, and provides information about the role and support that resident services programing provides. 
2. Co-Develops questionnaires and surveys residents to learn about their unmet needs, program interests, and potential ways to engage with Catholic Charities and the housing community.
3. Co-develops Resident Councils and provides oversight while encouraging and inviting all residents; organizes activities like support groups, skill building workshops and social events that positively impact the housing community.
4. Serves at sites with a higher-needs population and/or a site with higher rates of vulnerable populations within the local area. This may include populations such as: Unhoused individuals, individuals experiencing substance abuse, and or individuals experiencing severe mental illness (SMI). 
5. Identifies and utilizes resources to support the above listed populations.
6. Works with supervisor and community partners to develop a housing and community resource guide.
7. Provides basic grants research and proposal ideas and deadlines. Contributes to preparation and submission with the guidance of the Philanthropy team and supervisor.
8. Provides referrals and introductions to services that are needed for residents. Educates residents and assists them in accessing entitlement programs and other federal, state and community resources.
9. Advocates for services and programs on behalf of individual residents and the residential community.
10. Supports volunteer opportunities in collaboration with agency programs, corporate, faith based and community outreach efforts. Assists with recruitment, training, orientation, support and recognition of volunteers. Assists with training and support for volunteers that engage in residential service delivery. Coordinates weekly onsite programs and services for the resident community related to increasing the residents' self-sufficiency such as wellness, financial education, workforce development or benefits. These activities must meet contractual agreements and compliance.
11. Captures and reports program and service offerings and participant engagement. Utilizes findings to improve work. 
12. Assists in planning, promoting and implementing educational, skills development, youth activities and event planning in affordable housing communities that will increase resident and community engagement.
13. Coordinates collaborative efforts with community groups (i.e., girl or boy scouts, churches, civic groups, schools, self-help groups), community agencies, institutions of higher education, and volunteers to provide onsite social and support activities and services;( i.e., congregate meals, after school programs, day care or computer education).
14. Identifies and participates in training and skill building opportunities that support working with vulnerable populations.
15. Supports and strengthens through regular follow up and communications, the collaboration of new and existing faith based and community partnerships with the Community Engagement Lead, and Sr. Director of Community Engagement and Volunteer Services in the Office of Philanthropy. Provides promotional and creative support to enhance resident services and community outreach efforts and recognition.
16. Serves as agency representative at residential housing communities’ functions, including giving presentations as opportunities arise and are confirmed with supervisor.
17. Produces, posts, disseminates and submits for reporting a monthly newsletter and calendar of events.
18. Maintains documentation of residential housing services and prepares reports as needed or requested documenting progress of programs, activities, and partnerships.
19. Promotes ongoing commitment to excellence and continual quality improvement to ensure the highest quality of services to our staff and clients. 
20. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

1. Education /Background: Minimum of a High School Diploma plus 5 years’ equivalent work experience with vulnerable populations. Experience working with culturally diverse populations including children, families, seniors, veterans and those with a disability. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Experience in low-income communities or affordable housing communities a plus. Experience in populations such as unhoused individuals, substance abuse, and behavioral health are a plus. Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services with at least one (1) year of experience preferred. 
2. Job Knowledge: Must have knowledge and understanding of human behavior, social work theories and techniques as well as community resources including federal and applicable state entitlement programs. Knowledge of economic, educational and social problems related to low-income and special populations. Must be sensitive to cultural differences within the agency and community. . Strong leadership skills with an ability to supervise volunteers and interns. Proven public speaking and relationship building skills and competency. Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications (Word & Outlook).
3. Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Must be able to stoop, bend, squat, sit on floor and ambulate over uneven floor surfaces including stairs and steps. Must be able to visually and auditory interact with clients and staff. Requires considerable work outside of the office and some travel within the state. Requires some evening and weekend work on occasion. May lift up to 25 pounds. 
4. Other requirements: 
   1. Valid AZ driver’s license, reliable transportation and ability to show proof of registration/insurance.
   2. Level One Fingerprint clearance or ability to obtain fingerprint clearance; must maintain clearance. 
   3. You must be 21 years of age or older to drive on behalf of Catholic Charities.
   4. Must have or complete within 90 days of hire, training in CPR and First Aid and remain current in the certification.

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