Resident Support Specialist

Assisi House’s mission is to house previously unhoused individuals in small, communal settings where each person is treated with dignity and respect. Assisi House is founded on the principle that each individual is of infinite value, and deserves the opportunity to live in a place where they have respite from the devastating effects of being unhoused.

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Assisi House is hiring two full-time resident support specialists to provide direct support to residents of Assisi House & foster community across all of our 6 houses. Job duties include:

• Identify goals and co-create a plan to reach those goals while living at Assisi House.
• Assist residents to identify and access needed resources such as, but not limited to - employment, income/social security benefits, food stamps, healthcare + mental health supports, transportation, etc.
• Help residents navigate the healthcare system by connecting them to insurance when needed, setting up new patient visits, attending doctors visits with them, and advocating for their needs to medical professionals
• Work with the Resident Support Team to foster community in the house based on knowledge of what individual residents desire.
• Work with residents to move on from Assisi House when ready or necessary. 
• Respond to urgent resident issues and address behavioral issues that are negatively impacting an individual or the house.
• Keep track of residents who seem to be struggling with persistent behavior issues and work with the team to determine the best course of action. 

Preferred Experience and Education:

• 3-5 years of direct service work with vulnerable populations
• A Bachelor's Degree in a related field (psychology, social work, etc)

Knowledge/Skills:

• Harm Reduction Methods
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention + De-Escalation Techniques
• Motivational Interviewing
• Trauma Informed Care
• Commitment to Racial Equity and Social Justice