Residence Staff
Reference:
FHJOB312
Reports to: Residence Director
Position Description:
Fountain House, Inc., is looking to fill a critical position within a new residential program, which is primarily populated by Spanish speaking males. We strongly encourage Spanish speaking males with the required criteria listed below to apply.
Principle Responsibilities:
- Engage and work alongside members in the residence or apartment to perform necessary tasks for the upkeep of the residence and the well‑being of members.
- Assist members with all aspects of community support services and case management work (including housing and entitlements, clinical linkage and follow-up, etc.).
- Establish and update goals and record progress of members, with members.
- Prepare and submit paperwork (including service plans, progress notes, plan reviews, etc.), in a consistent and timely manner.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required, particularly in a relevant human services field
- Bilingual Spanish/English speaking individuals preferred
- Experience working with HASA clients preferred
- Working knowledge of mental illness, including previous relevant paid employment
- Must be willing to travel to Upper West Side
- Positive, energetic, dynamic and engaging personality
- Flexibility, as demonstrated by interchangeability with other staff in the residence, staying late or arriving early, if necessary to fulfill residence or member needs
- Must be available to work either of the following schedules:
1. Friday to Monday: 11AM – 9PM
2. Sunday to Thursday: 1PM – 9PM
Excellent organizational skills
Team approach
Driver’s license preferred
Fountain House, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
You may also fax your cover letter and resume to 212.664.0146. No phone calls, please. Fountain House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
