Support Specialist 6th St Place (Tuesday Saturday, 1230pm 900pm)

Role:Support SpecialistReports to: Assistant DirectorProgram: 1603-Housing RetentionDepartment: Permanent HousingLocation: 6th St Place - 401 E. 6th St. Los Angeles CA 90014Setting: 100% OnsiteSchedule: Tuesday - Saturday 12:30pm - 9:00pmStatus:Full-time/Non-Exempt/Non-ManagementBenefits:Medical Vision Dental Life Insurance 403(b) Retirement plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) :1Summary:The Support Specialist will function as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide site-based therapeutic and intervention services to clients residing in Project-based Housing. These services include supporting the LVN by performing various care activities and by providing assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). In addition the Support Specialist will assist Case Managers in working toward goals created on each individual services plan to eliminate barriers to housing and health stability. The selected candidate will also be responsible for monitoring daily site activities and conducting wellness groups to create a sense of community and increase life Duties and Responsibilities:Support orientation to permanent housing for new housekeeping and hygiene guidelines in a trauma-informed with LVN to support medical intervention with Case Managers to ensure appropriate and proactive client in collaboration with other Project-based Housing staff to maintain smooth operation of the housing site which may include assisting with meal support or other duties as office and program supplies when client groups to assist with life skills effective trusting relationships with clients using a client-centered approach that includes motivational interviewing harm reduction and trauma-informed create an inclusive and engaging environment to support clients permanent housing retention and psycho-social with on site TPC leadership and supervisory staff to develop an effective working relationship with property Property Management with client-related requests when during crises to actively de-escalate situations supporting safety for both staff and effectively and in a timely manner with management co-workers and maintain client confidentiality according to agency state and HIPAA all statistics and outcome updates as requested for reporting all case conference staff meetings and department duties as :High School Diploma or GED or EquivalentMinimum of one (1) year experience providing services to individuals that have a history of homeless mentally illness or are dually-diagnosedDemonstrated knowledge of issues faced by a culturally diverse populationProficiency In Word Excel and Outlook requiredObtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certificationWork Environment:Field (may need to travel) and indoor office environmentOn occasion walk or drive to different local sitesRegularly required to sit stand bend and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 poundsWill necessitate working in busy and at times loud environmentsWill be exposed to elements like cold heat dust noise and odorMay need to bend stoop twist and sit throughout the dayAble to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration