Residential Support Staff

Homeless Solutions' motto is: "A Hand UP, Not a HandOUT". As an organization, we pride ourselves in providing people in need with the tools they need to succeed. From financial education to career preparation, housing navigation assistance and childcare scholarships, mental health and addiction support, and so much more, Homeless Solutions has a vast menu of services that help our guests achieve financial self-sufficiency and housing stability, all of which would not be possible with our dedicated and compassionate staff.

Our Main Shelter is staffed 24/7, 365 days a year with professionals who truly care about the well-being of our guests. With forty years of success under our belt, we know well that the most important skill our staff members possess is a passion for our mission.

Our Residential Support Staff work in our Main Shelter alongside with Case Management to understand the individual needs and services for shelter clients to best facilitate their success in our programs, as well as to assist in the safe and effective operation of our Shelter facilities. Current part time shift availability is Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 11:00 am.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing accurate and timely record keeping of daily attendance, transportation, & communication logs.
• Assisting volunteers and visitors.
• Contacting emergency services if needed.
• Enforce client personal basic hygiene, as well as cleanliness of rooms/common areas.
• Support Case Management during contraband searches.
• Conduct drug and alcohol testing.
• Facilitate and record medication administration.
• Ensure a safe and healthy living environment for guests through education, guidance, supervision and personal action.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Basic knowledge of and demonstrated experience with administrative functions and Microsoft Office software including Word and Excel.
• Good oral, written and basic computer skills
• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and reliable transportation are required during the scheduled hours for this position.
• Physically capable of lifting and carrying supplies, up to 30 pounds
• Ability to occasionally move about inside the residential housing facility, including navigating stairs and ramps. Ability to perform the responsibilities of this role on site at all HSI facilities.
• Clarity of vision at close and long range.
• Mental Health Care and/or Administrative experience is a plus
• Experience working in a shared living environment is a plus.
• Flexible schedule is a plus.

All staff are eligible immediately upon hiring to participate in a 401k retirement savings plan, including up to a 6% company paid match. Paid sick leave is accrued in accordance with NJ State law.

HSI is an equal opportunity employer, and we appreciate and celebrate the diversity of our staff. We believe that diversity not only includes race and gender, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of an individual's identity. HSI recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates and administers all policy and actions with equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The points of view of all of our staff are important, and supporting a culture of inclusion is everyone's responsibility. The Residential Support Staff will have the opportunity to be part of positive change in the lives of the residents in our communities. Rate of pay starts at $16.00 per hour.

• Satisfactory results of applicable periodic background checks is a requirement.

Salary : $16