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Resident Support Specialist

Position Summary: Make a transformative difference in the daily lives of individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities who are living in affordable housing provided in an integrated, supportive environment.  Our Place Nashville is seeking candidates for the position of Resident Support Specialist to join our team as we and the resident directors of our Friendship Houses help our residents – individuals with IDD and their neurotypical housemates –live independently with success.  Position reports to Executive and Associate Director (and, if seeking licensure, to a Clinical Supervisor). 

Job Qualifications

·      Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

·      Applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

-       Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, their families, and other professionals who work with people with disabilities.

-       Experience working with adults with physical disabilities, older adults, and individuals from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds.

·      Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

·      Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills.

·      Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

·      Proficiency in Microsoft programs, and some familiarity with Mac OS.

·      Ability to maintain a flexible schedule and self-direct at times.

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITIES

·      Supports Residents who may be in independent housing for the first time, creating a smooth transition towards independent living in a community. 

·      Works with Resident Support team to help provide behavioral and/or mental health assessments to determine safety risks, existing supports, and needed supports.

·      Implements person-centered practices and utilizes strengths-based perspective.

·      Identifies community resources available to meet an individual’s needs.

·      Communicates effectively with individuals, their families, and OPN staff to help residents access and navigate services.

·      Facilitates communication between residents and the property managers around areas of property maintenance and other housing issues.

·      Keeps and stores records according to OPN protocols.

·      Helps facilitate weekly independent life skills classes on a variety of topics.

·      Facilitates community-focused social and educational events throughout the year alongside the OPN team.

·      Provides occasional evening hours for meetings, programming, and resident consultations.  This will vary from month to month.

·      Builds partnership to recruit future residents, helping conduct future resident interviews to assess suitability for the different communities.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Salary: Starting at $40,000-$45,000, depending on experience.

Benefits: Paid federal holidays and 10 days paid vacation after 60 days employment.  Two weeks of paid family leave, with an additional four weeks unpaid leave if needed.  Up to $400/month health insurance reimbursement.  If job candidate is seeking licensure, cost of clinical supervision will be shared by Our Place Nashville.

Location: Nashville, TN

Start date: May 2024

Hours: Usual work hours are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm with some flexibility.  Candidates must be able to work rare weekends and some evenings.

Type: Full Time

HOW TO APPLY
Email cover letter and resume in one pdf file with your name as the file name to admin@ourplacenashville.org with “Resident Support Specialist” in the email’s subject line. No phone calls, please.

·      A substantive cover letter

·      A resume no longer than 2 pages

·      2 professional references

Details:

·      Date Posted: April 26, 2024

·      Type: Full-time

·      Job Function: Non-profit Programming / Education

·      Service Area: Disability / Affordable Housing

·      Shared office space available off-site and on-site (at a Friendship House).