Supportive Housing, Direct Support Specialist, Full Time, Behavior Health

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At Del-Mor Dwellings, you are promised the opportunity to work with a team of exceptional people who have a heart for their work. We go home at the end of the day knowing that Supportive Housing makes a difference in the quality of life our residents lead. We offer excellent benefits including but not limited to - very affordable health insurance, 4 weeks PTO per year, paid sick time, and Life, and LTD insurance. Del-Mor is not a provider of Direct Care, but instead, we provide support and supervision that promotes independent living for our clients who live in our housing communities.

If you are someone who can pass a background check, and has experience working in social services or has a passion for mental health advocacy, your knowledge and skills would transition well into this position. We would love to talk to you.

POSITION TITLE: Supportive Housing Specialist

REPORTS TO: Supportive Housing Site Coordinator

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 26, 2023

FLSA STATUS: Full Time 35 to 40 hours per week

LOCATION: .Float between 3 sites within the City of Delaware.

I. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is with Del-Mor Dwellings Corp., a non-profit developer and manager of Supportive Housing for persons living with disabling mental illness. The Supportive Housing Specialist serves on a team dedicated to offering safe, stable, healthy living environments that supports independent living for residents living with disabling mental illness. We are currently in need of a full-time person that can be flexible and supportive with staffing needs. Del-Mor provides on-site coverage that includes first, second and third shift positions. The opprotunity for overtime and holiday pay does exist is available as needed by the organization.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Duties of the position will include, but not be limited to:

• Develop familiarity and constructive relationships with residents in a manner which builds trust and shared concern for the well being of all who work, live, or visit multiple staffed housing sites in Delaware, Ohio.
• Maintain an awareness of the activities of residents and visitors at the property and promote conduct which assures safety for residents, guests and staff.
• Exercise sound judgment consistent with established procedures and training when responding to situations with visitors or residents that require staff intervention.
• Serving as a source of support, empathy, and sound guidance for residents as they seek to derive benefit from residing at this Supportive Housing site and comply with lease requirements.
• Delivering enhanced Direct Support with activities of daily living, sometimes including such things as: preparation of meals, prompts, and skill building assistance in the daily maintenance of their living units, offering reminders for appointments and medication self-administration, and facilitating the development of positive neighbor relationships within the building’s shared living setting.
• Acting as a healthy lifestyle role model, while encouraging residents at Del-Mor to engage in activities at home and in the greater community which are enjoyable and promote wellness.
• Communicating and cooperating with other agency staff in a manner that promotes a spirit of teamwork and shared responsibility for achieving identified program and resident outcomes.

III. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Coursework/prior work experience in behavioral health care setting or related caregiving field is strongly preferred, but not required.
• Veterans and Seniors encouraged to apply
• Personal & employment references which demonstrate well developed interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• High school graduate & reliable transportation required.

IV. SHIFT HOURS AVAILABLE: 35 -40 HOURS PER WEEK

• Hours: This position will provide coverage at possibly three locations within hte city limits of Delaware, Ohio. Primary hours will be focused on second shift and weekend coverage.

Del-Mor Dwellings Corp. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) concerning employment opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Behavior Health: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Delaware, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person