Resident Support Specialist [Part-Time]

Description

Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs, we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better. 

If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you!

We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.

Job Title: Resident Support Specialist

Department: Caritas Youth Emergency Shelter

Status: Part-Time, Nonexempt 

Reports To: Milieu Supervisor 

 Starting Compensation Pay: $20.40/hr

PURPOSE: The Resident Support Specialist reports to the Program Supervisor. The Resident Support Specialist provides direct care and educational opportunities while interacting with clients to ensure healthy relationships, positive skills, and provide a supportive living environment. The Residential Support Specialist is also responsible for some administrative work, and DCFS case management notes with data entry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Assists in providing trauma-informed, evidence based, and therapeutic services to youth enrolled within transitional residential programs.
•  Focus on client needs; anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of clients to meet or exceed their expectations.
•  Protect residents to ensure physical and emotional safety, to include mandated reporting of any observed or suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect.
•  Assist program participants so that they are properly clothed and outfitted, engaging in good hygiene practices, and living in a clean, orderly, and safe environment that promotes calm and good health.
•  Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and job-related training.
•  Must be able to successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Training.
•  Ensure the day-to-day activities of the program are being followed in accordance with the scheduled events, the program rules and the daily staff check list.
•  Ensure that program schedules and expectations are being always followed.
•  Report unusual behavior, unplanned visitors, potential conflicts, and conflicts to the program supervisor.
•  Assists in transportation of residents as needed.
•  Attend all staff meetings and required training.
•  Complete all required documentation for daily activities and case notes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Please note that the Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.  

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be at least 21 years of age. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED: 

Degree/Field Required: High School Diploma or GED

 Additional Fields of Knowledge Important for the Role:  

• Highly positive and enthusiastic style capable of motivating others
•  Skilled in de-escalation, conflict resolution and mediation
•  Excellent relationship management skills
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•  Knowledgeable in providing childcare for infants to age five

Experience Required: Must be 21 years of age

Experience Preferred: Experience working with individuals in a residential setting. 

VEHICLE RELATED REQUIREMENTS: 

Access to reliable transportation: Required.

Access to a reliable automobile: Required.

Proof of continued insurance: Required.

Valid driver’s license: Required.

Additional license requirements: N/A

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:

Caritas Family Solutions is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict, drug-free workplace policy is maintained.