Shelter Stabilization Worker

• The Shelter Stabilization Worker provides day to day support and skills training to individuals living in a dual-diagnosis emergency shelter.
• Engages in relationship building with shelter guests with sensitivity to the needs of the long term homeless population with concurrent mental health and substance use issues and fosters a community of safety and respect.
• Engages guests in conversation regarding housing goals and next steps to be taken in order to reach those goals.
• Teaches and role-models skills in the areas of grooming, hygiene, housekeeping, communication/social skills, and recreational activities.
• Administers medications in accordance with MAP standards and trains guests in medication self-administration procedures.
• Implements safety procedures and crisis intervention practices using a non-judgmental, harm-reduction approach.
• Provides supportive counseling to guests concerning daily personal and social issues.
• Maintains documentation per site expectations.
• Prepares and serves meals in accordance with 509 regulations.
• Participates in the cleaning of the shelter and encourages guests to actively participate to maintain a clean and healthy living environment.
• Monitors guests health needs and consults with the program nurse or the on-call nurse consultant when appropriate.
• Completes other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• One year direct care experience providing services to adults with mental illness or related population; BA/BS can be substituted for experience.
• MAP certification is required within 60 days of hire.
• Proficiency in word processing and basic computer functions.
• Demonstrated professional communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends on a scheduled or as-needed basis.