What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Support Specialist position at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services?
Position: Youth Housing Support Staff
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to at-risk and homeless youth in shelter and housing programs.
- Build trusting relationships with youth to foster a supportive environment.
- Support youth in daily living skills and monitor safety.
- Respond to crises using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach.
- Maintain accurate documentation of interactions and progress.
- Collaborate with case managers and community resources.
- Assist youth in achieving stability, education, and independence.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, inclusive team.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and strengths-based approaches.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and partner with community resources.