Direct Support Specialist

Role: Direct Support Specialist / Resident services Specialist

Location: Alexandria, VA

Job Type: Contract

Pay Rate : $16 / Hour on W-2

Newkleo is hiring a Direct Support Specialist / Resident services Specialist for one of their clients in Alexandria, VA.

Job Description:

• The Resident Services Specialist provides direct support and guidance to individuals residing in the homeless shelter and hypothermia support locations, ensuring their well-being and progress towards self-sufficiency.
• This role involves assisting residents with daily needs, addressing immediate concerns, monitoring compliance with shelter rules, supporting resource distribution, and de-escalating conflicts.
• The Specialist also connects residents with appropriate resources, facilitates access to services, and encourages participation in programs that promote stability and personal growth.
• The Specialist is also responsible for completing necessary reports and documentation for each scheduled shift.
• This position may require standing, walking, and occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds.

Skills Required:

• Experience working with adults experiencing homeless, diagnosed with behavior health disorders or are substance dependent.
• Counseling and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Basic computers skills to maintain data in a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

Experience Required:

• 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Education Required:

• High School Diploma

Education Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in human service field

Additional Information:

• Driver’s license required

About Us:

We are specialized in recruiting and deliver the best professional talent of industry and we are committed to deliver best experience for our clients and job seekers. With over two decades of experience in the recruitment industry, we proudly help you to find the next job that matches your professional skills. Our team understands your needs or requirement before starting the recruitment, that enables to find the high quality of talent with high success rate of talent delivery, keeps us continue to be the best in the industry. By responding to this job posting, you are consenting to receive text/SMS messages from us. Thank you.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Alexandria, VA (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16